1997 Mankins NASA SPS Fresh Look

Airstat Power Transponder Space Solar Power Concept Summary • Cross-cutting concept for power relay function - from solar collector satellite, or - from ground-based energy source • Airstat may be an airplane, balloon, or dirigible • Airstat at 21.3 km with 10 m diameter phased array transmits via S-band to 400 m diameter rectenna on ground

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