Ascent Solar Technologies Co-Hosts Executive Networking Event to Strengthen Industry Relationships with Space Innovators

THORNTON, Colo., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. ("Ascent" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced its participation as co-host of an executive networking event held October 20, 2026, in Willow Springs, California. The event brought together leaders and innovators from across the commercial space industry to discuss emerging technologies, mission requirements and opportunities for future collaboration.

Ascent leadership, including CEO Paul Warley, Chairman of the Board David Peterson and Director of Strategic Sales Tom Bawol, liaised with executives and representatives from various organizations including Venturi Astrolab, Impulse Space, Breakwater Strategies, Sophia Space and others. These discussions showcased Ascent’s thin-film PV technology and its ability to help meet modern space mission power needs to organizations that are actively developing next-generation space technology.

As commercial space missions expand their reach into increasingly ambitious projects, like orbital data centers, lunar exploration and advanced spacecraft platforms, the demand for lightweight, reliable and high-performance power generation solutions grows larger. This demand positions Ascent’s flexible solar technology as a reliable, readymade solution to support these evolving mission needs, as it offers significant advantages in mass reduction, design flexibility and integration versatility.

"Space innovation is accelerating rapidly. As that exponential growth occurs, so too does the fundament need for reliable, efficient power generation to enable the next generation of missions," said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies. "Directly engaging with the very organizations that are shaping the future of space allows us to better understand their evolving needs while also demonstrating how Ascent's technology can help power their ambitions. The connections established during this event have led to ongoing relationships and discussions that could lead to future revenue that would expand the role our flexible solar solutions play throughout the space industry."

Ascent's fully U.S.-manufactured solar solutions and secure domestic supply chain differentiate the Company within an industry that is increasingly focused on supply chain resilience and alignment with U.S. government and defense procurement requirements. These domestic manufacturing capabilities position Ascent to readily support both commercial space innovators and government programs in swift need of reliable solar power technologies.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels, optimized for use in space, military and defense, and other applications where mass, performance, reliability, and resilience are paramount.

Ascent’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is in Thornton, Colorado.

To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com.

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