A method of supplying power to a device such as a lunar rover located on a planetary surface is provided. At least one, and preferably three, laser satellites are set in orbit around the planet. Each satellite contains a nuclear reactor for generating electrical power. This electrical power is converted into a laser beam which is passed through an amplifying array and directed toward the device such as a lunar rover. The received laser beam is then converted into electrical power for use by the device.


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    Title :

    Method for remotely powering a device such as a lunar rover



    Publication date :

    1993-11-09


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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