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Hypermodular self-assembling space solar power — Design option for mid-term GEO utility-scale power plants

Year: 2013

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper presents a design for scaleable space solar power systems based on free-flying reflectors and module self-assembly. Lower system cost of utility-scale space solar power is achieved by design independence of yet-to-be-built in-space assembly or transportation infrastructure. Using current and expected near-term technology, this study describe a design for mid-term utility-scale power plants in geosynchronous orbits. High-level economic considerations in the context of current and expected future launch costs are given as well.

Source: IEEE International Conference on Wireless for Space and Extreme Environments (WiSEE)

DOI: 10.1109/wisee.2013.6737578

Author: Martin Leitgab

Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Language: English

Topic: Spacecraft Design and Technology

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2064077594

FWCI: 1.177

Cites: 3

Cited by: 2

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