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The Challenge of Space Photovoltaics

Dr John Bacon,

NASA - Johnson Space Center, United States

This presentation was given at Photovoltaics Beyond Conventional Silicon, USA 2008 on Jun 17, 2008.

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Presentation Summary

Needs of manned and unmanned space flight
Specific challenges for selected mission scenarios
Successfully meeting challenges: Bringing new opportunities in the consumer market.

Speaker Biography

Dr. Jack Bacon is a key member of the mission management team overseeing the tactical and strategic planning of the International Space Station. As a systems integrator, he works with all technical disciplines in all international partner agencies to assure the safe, optimum performance of the most complicated engineering project in history.

Company Profile

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.