Abstract: A flexible foldable solar generator having an array of a plurality of blankets carrying solar cells hingeably connected to be folded and unfolded. The solar cells are connected together by branches and the branches are connected by connector lines in inner and outer current conducting tracks system arranged outside the blankets. The branches connect the solar cells with the connecting lines in the outer track to form a U-shaped series connection of the cells and the U-shaped series connected cells are connected in parallel by the connecting lines in the inner track where they can be connected to energy systems of the space vehicle.

Abstract: A method of adhesively joining two elements by an adhesive layer without gas inclusion in the adhesive layer, wherein an adhesive layer is applied over an area of a surface of a first of the two elements and channels are provided in the adhesive layer for passage of gases therein. An opening around the area of the adhesive layer is in communication with the channels to form a gas escape system so that when the elements are joined together the gases can escape from the adhesive layer via the channels and the opening.