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☀️Space Power/Space Solar Power

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Space-Based Solar Power

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Description

Pre-commercial space-based solar power: arrays of small satellites in a highly elliptical Molniya orbit collect sunlight and beam it as 10 GHz microwaves to ground rectennas. Each 1.65 m satellite delivers 1 kW to the ground; arrays scale from 100 MW to multi-GW. Not yet delivering power; first public technical demonstration planned March 2027.

Specifications

orbit

Highly elliptical Molniya orbit

power

1 kW per satellite; arrays 100 MW to multi-GW

technology

10 GHz microwave beaming to ground rectennas

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Virtus Solis

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