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“…In the 1950s and 60s, the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union led to signicant advancements in PV technology. 20,21 The US government invested heavily in the development of PV cells for use in space satellites. This led to the creation of more efficient and durable PV cells, with efficiencies reaching around 14%.…”