Abstract: A method of assembling a spacecraft, comprising a carrier rocket and at least a first payload, such as a satellite or the like, wherein the first payload is placed on the carrier rocket employing an adapter between the carrier rocket and the first payload, and a second relatively heavy part of the adapter is placed on the carrier rocket, after which the first part of the adapter together with the first payload is placed on the second part of the adapter and the first part of the adapter is secured in a permanent connection on the second part of the adapter so as to bring the same into the completed form.

Abstract: Solar panel includes solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting the sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment members for attaching the sheet elements to the frame. The attachment members include one or more pretensioned strings, the sheet elements being attached to the strings. Preferably, the sheet elements are composed of flexible material and are attached to the string in a corrugated shape, wherein the sheet elements are provided with at least one row of apertures for weaving a string through successive apertures of the row.

Abstract: Solar panel comprising solar cells affixed to one or more sheet elements and a frame for supporting said sheet elements, wherein the frame is provided with attachment means for attaching said sheet elements to the frame, wherein that, the attachment means comprise one or more pretensioned strings, the sheet elements being attached to said strings. According to the invention it is preferred that the sheet elements are composed of flexible material and are attached to the string in a corrugated shape, wherein the sheet elements are provided with at least one row of apertures for weaving a string through successive apertures of said row.