Solab to Supply Lunar Exploration Components for International Mission
Solab is developing advanced solar panels and a unique battery-less power system for an upcoming international lunar exploration project.
Solab announced on October 8, 2026, that it is developing and supplying specialized components for an international lunar exploration project. The company is creating hardware designed to support scientific missions on the lunar surface.
According to etnews.com, the supply includes a multi-stage deployable solar panel and a battery-less power system. The company claims this power system, which supplies electricity directly to exploration equipment without the need for battery storage, is a world-first for lunar surface scientific missions.
Additionally, Solab is developing a manual Hold-Down and Release Mechanism (HDRM). This device is designed to be operated by astronauts without the use of explosives.
The company has established a delivery schedule for the project. Solab plans to provide an engineering model (EM) by the end of December and a flight model (FM) by the end of April next year.
Quick answers
What components is Solab developing for the lunar project?
Solab is developing a multi-stage deployable solar panel, a battery-less power system, and a manual Hold-Down and Release Mechanism (HDRM).
When will the flight model be delivered?
The flight model is scheduled for delivery by the end of April next year.