International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (27th) (ISTA) Panel Discussion on Space Solar Power Systems, held in Tsukuba, Japan on 10 July 2009

Abstract

Space Solar Power - delivering solar energy economically from space to markets on Earth - is one of the few new systems concepts that has the potential to make a dramatic difference for the future of energy, the environment and the global economy. There are a wide variety of ongoing activities in the US and internationally related to advancing the field of space solar power (SSP), including workshops and studies by the US Department of Defense, studies of future flight experiments and demonstrations by NASA and others, and emerging interest in new directions for the US civil space program. This paper presents the results of a high-level survey of recent developments in the US, and related international activities. The paper identifies prospective directions for this field, and concludes with thoughts concerning a roadmap for future progress in the field of SSP.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA527928

Entities

People

  • Dallas /bienhoff Yam Chit H.
  • John Mankins
  • Nobuyuki Kayak
  • Paul Jaffe

Organizations

  • Kobe University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electric Power
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Energy
  • Energy Systems
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Governments
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Research
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Power Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Space