1997 Mankins NASA SPS Fresh Look

Solar WigWam Space Solar Power Concept Summary • 2.45 GHz, gravity-gradient stabilized, elliptic paraboloid shape -An aluminum frame (birdcage-like) supports thin film silicon solar cells -Approximately half covered with solar cells -Other half open to space for heat transfer • 100 MW delivered, plus 20 MW thermal to shallow pond • Single spacecraft, 20 year life

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