SpaceX signs $69 million Singulus supply deal for solar equipment
In short
SpaceX signed a $69 million deal with Germany’s Singulus Technologies for equipment for a Texas production line. The line will make solar cells for Starmind satellites, and the first line is expected in the first half of 2027.
The order matters because it supports SpaceX’s satellite manufacturing plans and adds business for Singulus.
What the reporting says
The first line is expected in the first half of 2027, and production is planned to scale as SpaceX expands manufacturing. The deal supports SpaceX’s satellite supply chain and gives Singulus a new customer order.
Why it matters
SpaceX contracted Singulus Technologies to supply equipment for a Texas production line making high-performance heterojunction solar cells for Starmind satellites. The first line is expected in the first half of 2027, with production set to scale as SpaceX expands manufacturing. The deal is relevant for SpaceX’s satellite production plans and for Singulus’s industrial equipment pipeline.