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Title: NASA's study of space solar power. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the Committee on Science, U. S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, First Session, October 24, 1997

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OSTI ID:6311385

The testimonies at this hearing concern NASA's Fresh Look Study of the concept of solar space power: that is using space technology to collect the unfiltered, 24-hour a day solar energy in space, and then beam it down to earth. The topics discussed are: Cost Issues; Environmental Impacts; Why Take a Fresh Look ; Space Station Applications; Energy Demand; LEO COMSATS as Demonstrators; What's the Next Step ; Technology Challenges; Environmental Benefits; Will NASA Pursue This ; Dual Use: SPS and Mars; and Getting Industry Involved.

OSTI ID:
6311385
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English