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)
- Introduction – John Mankins
- Robo-Naut
- L.E.M.U.R. – Limbed Excursion Mechanical Utility Rover
Part 11: SSP Technologies: Environmental Health and Safety Concerns (3:31)
- Introduction – John Mankins
- Plant Response to Microwave Radiation
Part 12: SSP Technologies: Additional Research and Technologies (7:48)
- Introduction – John Mankins
- Spacecraft Configuration
- Halo Concept
- MEMS: Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System
Part 13: SSP Technologies: Applications of SSP Technologies (9:55)
- Introduction – John Mankins
- Solar Sail Test Bed
- Solar Sail Science Application
- Robotic Rover
- Novel Actuator
Part 14: SSP Technology Flight Demos (2:30)
Part 15: Conclusion and Credits(4:21)
- Concluding Remarks – John Mankins
- Credits
Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser (8:50)
- Reasons for space solar power
- International interest in space solar power
- Concerns about space solar power
- Final thoughts on space solar power
