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Press Release Source: Emcore EMCORE Corporation Announces Long Term Supply Agreement With Space Systems/Loral EMCORE to Supply High-Efficiency Multi-Junction Solar Cells for Use in Space Systems/Loral's Satellite Fleet Through 2014 On Wednesday May 20, 2009, 4:28 pm EDT Buzz up! Print Related:EMCORE Corporation ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(MARKET WIRE)--May 20, 2009 -- EMCORE Corporation (NasdaqGM:EMKR - News), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced today that Space Systems Loral (SS/L) has awarded a long term supply agreement contract to EMCORE's Photovoltaics Division to manufacture and deliver high-efficiency, multi-junction solar cells for Space Systems/Loral's spacecraft programs. The period of performance for the contract is 2009 through 2014 and the solar cells will be produced at EMCORE's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Related Quotes Symbol Price Change EMKR 1.19 0.00 {"s" : "emkr","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} Christopher Larocca, Executive Vice President and General Manager of EMCORE's Solar Photovoltaics Division, stated, "We have been supplying Space Systems/Loral with solar cells for more than 10 years, and we are delighted and grateful to continue this relationship for the foreseeable future." Mr. Larocca continued, "Our proven manufacturing capability, technology leadership and unsurpassed reliability providing solar cells and panels to the space industry make EMCORE the supplier of choice for demanding spacecraft power systems. We look forward to working with Space Systems/Loral to power their satellite missions for many years to come." "EMCORE's Photovoltaics Division continues to grow at a rapid pace, and has recently secured more than a dozen new production programs for fully integrated space solar panels as well as solar cells. EMCORE remains committed to manufacturing the highest quality, best performing solar cells and panels in the industry. Satellite manufacturers and solar array integrators continue to rely on EMCORE as an independent supply source that meets all of their satellite power needs," added Dr. Hong Hou, President and CEO of EMCORE. |
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