Space Solar Power: Exploring New Frontiers for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs NASA Video
Space Solar Power: Exploring New Frontiers for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs NASA DVD, 2002 (1 hour 45 minutes total) Follow links below for individual segments
Part 1: Introduction (5:26)
John Mankins
Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept)
Part 2: SSP Systems Integration (4:52)
Harvey Feingold, PhD
Part 3: SSP Technologies: Wireless Power Transmission (4:50)
Introduction – John Mankins
Microwave Transmission
Laser Transmission
Part 4: SSP Technologies: Solar Power Generation (1) (10:26)
Introduction – John Mankins
Thin-Film Solar Cells
Quantum Dot Solar Cells
Rainbow Concentrator
Part 5: SSP Technologies: Solar Power Generation (2) (9:44)
Secondary Solar Concentrator
Power Tile
Arc Mitigation
Part 6: SSP Technologies: Thermal Management (1:39)
Introduction – John Mankins
Deployable Radiator
Part 7: SSP Technologies: Power Management and Distribution (6:51)
Introduction – John Mankins
Photovoltaic Array Regulator
Part 8: SSP Technologies: Structures, Materials, and Controls (11:32)
Introduction – John Mankins
Inflatable Structures and Material
Inflatable Trusses
Isogrid Boom
Other Inflatable Structures
Hexapod
Part 9: SSP Technologies: Space Transportation and Infrastructures (5:20)
Introduction – John Mankins
Future Spaceport
Propulsion Technologies
Future Space Transportation Benefits
Part 10: SSP Technologies: Space Assembly, Maintenance, and Servicing (5:03)