The first Japanese operational Ionosphere Sounding Satellite "Ume" had 4,940 Sharp's photovoltaic modules on board for power supply.
1976
Successful launch of operational satellite "Ume" with Sharp's solar cells on board
Photo courtesy of JAXA
1976
Successful launch of operational satellite "Ume" with Sharp's solar cells on board
Photo courtesy of JAXA
The first Japanese operational Ionosphere Sounding Satellite "Ume" had 4,940 Sharp's photovoltaic modules on board for power supply.