Space Solar Power:
Exploring New Frontiers
for Tomorrow's Energy Needs

NASA DVD, 2002

(1 hour 45 minutes total)
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• 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

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