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Solar power satellite system definition study, phase 2.A program plan for the Solar Power Satellite Program is presented. The plan includes research, development, and evaluation phase, engineering and development and cost verification phase, prototype construction, and commercialization. Cost estimates and task requirements are given for the following technology areas: (1) solar arrays; (2) thermal engines and thermal systems; (3) power transmission (to earth); (4) large space structures; (5) materials technology; (6) system control; (7) space construction; (8) space transportation; (9) power distribution, and space environment effects.
Document ID
19800002875
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
July 9, 1979
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-160377
D180-25381-1
Accession Number
80N11121
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-15636
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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