Power Startm : A New Approach to Space Solar Power

Abstract

David C. Hyland*

Space Solar Power refers to the concept of a space system that collects solar power via photovoltaics and transmits it to ground collection stations using microwave radiation. Previous system designs developed over the past several decades entail gigantic structures with many moving parts and require on-orbit infrastructure and in-space construction. Here we combine very new and very old technologies to form a design that has no moving parts, requires no in-space construction and can be packaged in many existing launch vehicle payload fairings.

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