A study of the solar power satellite system, which represents a means of tapping baseload electric utility power from the sun on a large scale, was summarized. Study objectives, approach, and planning are presented along with an energy conversion evaluation. Basic requirements were considered in regard to space transportation, construction, and maintainability.
Solar Power Satellite: System Definition Study. Part 1, Volume 1: Executive Summary
1977
32 pages
Report
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English