Space-based solar panels face significantly fewer obstacles than their terrestrial counterparts. With a near-constant light source, these panels can produce energy uninterrupted, unlike on Earth where clouds and atmospheric loss can reduce efficiency (NASA, 2023). Nonetheless, they come with the caveat of faster deterioration—up to eight times more rapid than panels on Earth. This is chiefly due to exposure to high-energy particles and cosmic events, necessitating the use of innovative materials like gallium arsenide, which boasts a remarkable efficiency of 34% compared to traditional silicon panels (European Space Agency, 2022).