The Department of War announced today a July 7, 2026, investment of $7.1 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds to Martin Materials Solutions LLC (Martin Materials Solutions). The investment will establish and scale domestic supply of space solar cell coverglass manufacturing in Twinsburg, Ohio. Used on every satellite, solar cell coverglass protects sensitive solar cells by providing radiation shielding, selective wavelength filtering, and defense against micrometeorites, while ensuring structural stability. This investment supports the Administration's goal to increase key space industrial base capabilities as articulated in the December 18, 2025, Executive Order 14369 - Ensuring American Space Superiority.
"Space-qualified coverglass is a critical component for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of a satellite's power system," said Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, the Honorable Michael Cadenazzi. "A robust domestic manufacturing capability secures our national space assets and ensures the continuity of our orbital missions."
These DPA Title III funds will enable Martin Materials Solutions to scale and de-risk advanced manufacturing processes which are needed to ensure the U.S. domestic supply of critical space solar technology. This project will enable Martin Materials Solutions to fully establish a sustainable manufacturing operation, expanding current capability in terms of modern manufacturing and test equipment, specialized personnel, additional raw material, and facilities for the design, development, and manufacture of coverglass.
