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Solar Power Satellite

A large satellite that collects sunlight in orbit — where the Sun always shines — and beams the energy to receivers on the ground as microwaves. Small-scale power-beaming has been demonstrated; a full system remains a concept.

Space-Based PowerConcept

Highlights

  • ›Collect sunlight in orbit, beam it to Earth

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  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.