1997 Mankins NASA SPS Fresh Look

Sun Star Space Solar Power Concept Summary • Multiple small satellites, each delivered to orbit in one RLV launch • Thin film amorphous Si photovoltaic power conversion • Automated unfurling, SEP on board for orbit trims • Single satellite in LEO (high LEO, sun- synchronous or Molniya - TBD) delivers intermittent power to a sequence of ground sites • No in-space infrastructure • Power and revenue generated from first launch • Capacity grows as additional satellites are delivered to orbit

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