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.


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    Title :

    Solar Power Satellite: System Definition Study. Part 1, Volume 1: Executive Summary


    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    32 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English