mPower Technology, Inc.

We’re here with another PowerUP Pop Quiz to kick off your week. Test your knowledge of the next wave of space power below. We’ll post the answer in the comments later this week!  📝 ❓ Traditional gallium arsenide (GaAs)–based solar solutions can be extremely costly for missions to the Moon and beyond. By contrast, mPower Technology’s DragonSCALES takes advantage of readily available terrestrial silicon cells to dramatically reduce costs. Approximately how much cheaper are DragonSCALES modules compared to typical GaAs-based alternatives? 👇 🧠

Ready to go “Beyond the Grid”? Check out our latest interview featuring Bailey Reichelt, Founding Partner at Aegis Space Law, in our Q&A series exploring the future of power in space. Bailey dives into the critical legal and regulatory challenges of nuclear power—one of the most pivotal yet least understood aspects of space exploration. Discover how a risk-based regulatory framework could reduce red tape, how modernized liability models can unlock private-sector innovation, and why the U.S. needs to evolve its export controls to stay competitive on the global stage. Read the full conversation here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2aN7d6j #BeyondTheGrid #SpaceLaw #NuclearPower #SpaceTech #Innovation #RegulatoryReform #SpaceExploration #AegisSpaceLaw

We’re Hiring at mPower Technology! We just landed a historic space power contract and are expanding rapidly. Our patented DragonSCALES technology is already proven in orbit, and we have a deep pipeline with major space primes. Join us to help define the future of space power. 🚀 Open Roles 🚀 Vice President of Engineering. Build and manage a best-in-class engineering team. Oversee new product development and space qualification. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGsCbpMv Customer Program Manager. Lead end-to-end customer programs for DragonSCALES. Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional teams. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGsCbpMv Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics. Oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory for space-qualified materials. Collaborate with vendors to optimize costs and deliveries. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGsCbpMv

We’re excited to share our CEO Kevin Hell's latest SpaceNews article, “The Power Dilemma: Energy Access Could Make or Break the Space Economy This Year”. In this piece, Kevin highlights why reliable and scalable energy solutions are crucial for everything from satellite constellations to deep space exploration. At mPower, we’re committed to developing power technologies that will shape a thriving, sustainable space economy. Let us know what you think! Read it here 🔗 --> https://lnkd.in/gg3GqSTj #SpaceEconomy #EnergyInnovation #SpaceTech #mPower

The commercialization of space is booming, but none of it happens without scalable, cost-effective, and reliable power. From LEO constellations to lunar mining and AI, energy is the critical infrastructure shaping the future. Our new white paper, "Fueling Space: Power Challenges for a Growing Economy," explores: ⚡ The rise of LEO satellite networks 🌕 Power demands for lunar missions 🤖 The energy AI requires in space 💡 The future of space depends on solving today’s energy challenges. 🔗 Read more → https://lnkd.in/gzM2rRTM #SpaceInnovation #SpaceEconomy #SolarPower #FutureTech

We’re here with another PowerUP Pop Quiz to kick-off your week. Test your knowledge of space power below, we’ll post the answer in the comments later this week 📝 Today there are an enormous number of constellations either scheduled or planned that will provide telecommunications and other services. These will drive a significant increase in the number of satellites. How many satellites do you think will be launched for these constellations by 2030? 👇 🧠

Meet Kaveh Rouhani, mPower’s Vice President of Space Power Systems! Kaveh Rouhani heads mPower business development activities in the aerospace market. He joined mPower from Boeing Spectrolab in early 2017 where he was the global capture team lead for space solar cells, panel and array design and manufacturing, working with worldwide satellite primes. The photo below illustrates Kaveh’s emphasis on maintaining work-life connections. 📍 What’s the story behind this photo? This is a picture of my wife and me celebrating our dog Phoebe’s first birthday. Since we often work from home, Phoebe has become a key part of our daily lives—she sits in on calls and keeps us company throughout the day. 📍 What does this photo reveal about who you are? This photo highlights how much I value family and the balance between spending meaningful time with loved ones and dedicating ourselves to the work that inspires us. 📍 How does this perspective shape your work at mPower Technology? At mPower, we’re achieving remarkable things! Our culture of collaboration and innovation allows everyone to make meaningful contributions, and that spirit of teamwork reminds me of the same kind of connection and support I prioritize at home.

Here's the thing -- Optimizing in situ resource utilization (ISRU) demands new approaches to large-scale, reliable solar technology. 📍 🌕 ISRU refers to using resources found on celestial bodies like the Moon, Mars, or asteroids to reduce payload mass, lower launch costs, and enable ambitious missions. It's a cornerstone for long-duration space exploration, colonization, and sustainable space logistics. ⚡ To work at scale, ISRU processes require power systems capable of producing megawatts to tens of megawatts of output. DragonSCALES’ customizable power solutions make integrating these systems simple, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective resource utilization. ➡️ Read more: Explore how DragonSCALES is shaping the next generation of space logistics in our white paper https://lnkd.in/gUiFyd7M

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on all we’ve achieved and the customers and partners that have helped us get here. 🤝 🤝 In 2024 we were able to push the boundaries of what’s possible for solar in space: 🚀 We closed one of the biggest solar power deals for space in history 🚀 We set the stage for high-volume automated production of DragonSCALES  🚀 We dramatically bolstered our engineering capabilities with the addition of recent key hires This was all only made possible with the support and collaboration of so many in the industry. Looking forward to 2025! 

👋 We’re here with a new PowerUP Pop Quiz for you to close out the week. ⁉️ 📍 What is the highest efficiency recorded to date with a silicon based PV cell? Test your knowledge of space solar power below - we’ll post the answer in the comments next week! 👇