Solar Arrays
Airbus Netherlands has been powering the space sector since 1979. With over one hundred successful missions relying on our solar arrays, our track record speaks for itself: a 100% deployment rate and performance that consistently meets expectations. It is a legacy of absolute reliability that we carry into every new mission.
Our solar arrays are engineered to withstand the extreme demands of spaceflight. Exceptionally lightweight and remarkably robust against launch loads, they are optimised to produce maximum power at competitive cost points.
From flagship institutional endeavors to high-volume commercial constellations, space agencies and industry leaders worldwide trust our technology:
- Deep space & exploration: Our solar arrays power humanity’s most ambitious journeys, including NASA’s Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter’s icy moon and the crewed Artemis lunar missions, alongside legacy pioneers like ESA’s comet-chaser Rosetta and NASA’s Dawn.
- Earth observation & navigation: Two-thirds of all ESA satellites carry Dutch solar arrays, powering vital infrastructure such as the Sentinel fleet and the Galileo navigation system.
- Orbital logistics: Our systems delivered reliable power for critical supply vehicles, including the ISS-bound Cygnus and the historic ATV cargo freighters.
Building on decades of custom engineering, we are actively reshaping how solar power is delivered to orbit. Leveraging cross-border synergy with the Airbus team in Ottobrunn, we translate our heritage into scalable solutions. Products like our standardised, off-the-shelf Sparkwing solar arrays demonstrate how high-performing, flight-proven technology can be streamlined for faster delivery and standardised integration – all without sacrificing an ounce of quality.
Driven by a multidisciplinary team of world-class engineers, we continuously push the boundaries of advanced materials, structural efficiency, and power density to keep your mission powered, no matter the destination.





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