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