1997 Mankins NASA SPS Fresh Look

Power Relay Satellite Space Solar Power Concept Summary • Space segment concept for transmitting GW’s of ground-generated power to distant ground receiver • Minimal investment in space assets • Robust, low-cost operations • Near-term application with strong investment potential • Single satellite in GEO serves one ground site pair (transmitter, rectenna) • HRST-class transport • Some in-space infrastructure for initial assembly in LEO and deployment to final orbit

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