Power from space for the next century
Abstract
Problems associated with current practices of supplying power for the world in the face of a projected increase in demand and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels are discussed. The probable shortfall by midcentury is estimated and options for earth-based and space-based sources of energy are examined. It is concluded that energy obtained from space is a viable and necessary manner of meeting a significant portion of the world's requirements in the next century.
- Publication:
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Montreal International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991mont.iafc.....E
- Keywords:
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- Commercial Energy;
- Energy Policy;
- Energy Requirements;
- Energy Technology;
- Extraterrestrial Resources;
- Earth Resources;
- Energy Consumption;
- Helium Isotopes;
- Lunar Resources;
- Satellite Power Transmission;
- Solar Power Satellites;
- Energy Production and Conversion