System study of the solar power satellite concept
Journal Article
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· Space Sol. Power Rev.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6781149
The paper summarizes a system study of the solar power satellite (SPS) concept which was conducted in the 1977-1980 time period. The system study was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as part of an SPS Concept Development and Evaluation Program. A reference system, developed during the study is described. The reference system was subsequently used as a basis for environmental, economic, and societal assessments. The reference system was recognized as probably not being an optimized approach. A number of alternate approaches which were studied in less depth are also described. The paper concludes with a number of observations regarding the SPS concept, and the pertinence of ongoing space technology, development, and flight programs to various aspects of the concept.
- Research Organization:
- NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
- OSTI ID:
- 6781149
- Journal Information:
- Space Sol. Power Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Space Sol. Power Rev.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN SSPRD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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