Powering the Planet - Space Based Solar Power (Space Futures Channel)

By Space Futures Channel, Posted 02/10/09

Link: http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/realworld/space_based_solar_power/

On October 10, 2007, a report was released by the Pentagon on the feasibility of developing space solar power systems that transmit unlimited energy to Earth. This 20 minute video provides an overview of current concepts and development in this area which, if it could be developed, would provide a new major clean power source for the planet and produce major commercial benefits.