An overview of the program plan for the Solar Power Satellite Program is given. Progress in the microwave power transmission system is reported. A description is given of the following: (1) launch and recovery site facilities, systems and operations; (2) cargo packaging; (3) earth-to-LEO cargo transportation operations; (4) LEO-to-GEO cargo transportation operations; (5) personnel transportation operations; (6) space vehicles in-space maintenance operations; and (7) SPS maintenance systems and operations. Other topics discussed include GEO base operations, satellite construction operations, intra-base logistics, and GEO base definition. A research and program plan is presented along with cost estimates.


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    Title :

    Solar power satellite system definition study, phase 2. Part 1: Midterm briefing


    Publication date :

    1979-06-27


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English