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gregnoone OP t1_j194opj wrote

Reply to comment by TjW0569 in Paper-Thin Solar Makes Any Surface Photovoltaic by gregnoone

yes! could revolutionize power sources for micro-satellites and space probes

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BoldTaters t1_j19j1od wrote

Eh, if it is in a plastic sandwich then the direct, unfiltered sunlight would break it down pretty fast.

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BimblyByte t1_j1a3zwh wrote

Wouldn't the fact that it's so thin also make it incredibly delicate and easily destroyed by impact with tiny space debris?

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Law_Student t1_j1cfjh0 wrote

Space debris is generally moving at such absurd speeds relative to anything it hits that no type of solar panel would stand up to it. If you're worried about taking hits it would be better to just bring more solar panel area than you need so that you can live without some of it if necessary.

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