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Published:1994
Author:
  • Makoto Nagatomo
  • S Sasaki
  • Yoshihiro Naruo
Origin:Proc. ISTS, Paper No. ISTS-94-e-04
Abstract:

A general concept of a solar power satellite (SPS) strawman developed by the ISAS SPS Working Group has been summarized together with descriptions about the basic requirements featuring the design as well as a brief remark on the present status of technology maturity and engineering readiness for this new energy system.

References:
  • An evolutionary satellite power system for international demonstration in developing nations
  • SPS 2000 Project Concept - A Strawman SPS System
  • A method for utilities to assess the SPS commercially
  • Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
  • On the Constructional Methodology and Dynamical Formulation for the Proposed Solar Power Satellite SPS 2000
  • Investigation of Solar Cells for Solar Power Satellite SPS 2000
  • Design and Construction of Spacetenna of Solar Power Satellite, SPS 2000
  • A Phased Array Antenna for Spacetenna of SPS 2000
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Keywords:Power:Designs
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