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On The Cover: A solar power
satellite orbits 22,240 miles above
the Earth, collecting the sun’s energy and transmitting it safely to
the surface in this illustration from
artist Kris Holland.
Additional information on Space-Based Solar Power is available on our website.
Featured Articles:
Note: The entire Special Report on Space-Based Solar Power (comprising the first five articles listed below) is available as a PDF file [1.5 MB]. The links below provide additional information.
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ENERGY FROM ORBIT
The technology now exists to place great orbiting platforms in space,
where they can capture solar energy and redirect it to receivers the size
of airports on Earth.
By John C. Mankins
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AN ENERGY PIONEER LOOKS BACK
The man known as the “father of solar power satellites” reflects on the
beginning of it all. An interview with Dr. Peter Glaser.
By William Ledbetter
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
Solar power from space can help keep the peace on Earth.
By the Space-Based Solar
Power Study Group—the Caballeros
See the full report on Space-Based Solar Power As an Opportunity for Strategic Security
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A NEW COALITION
The NSS announces the Space Solar Power Alliance.
By Arthur Smith
Correction for end of article on page 33: Gen. Armor is called a "past president" instead of "former director" of NSSO.
Longer version of this article with complete audio of press conference
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ON THE MOON
Lunar materials can play a major role in the development and launch of
solar power satellites.
By Al Globus
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50 AND COUNTING
NASA celebrates five decades and Ad Astra joins in with a timeline that includes landmarks in NSS history.
By Katherine Brick, Marianne
Dyson, David Brandt-Erichsen, and Mark Hopkins
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MIXED SIGNALS FOR ARECIBO
The world’s largest radio telescope is still vital 45 years after it began
operations.
By Joan C. Horvath
Departments:
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LETTER FROM
HEADQUARTERS
Priorities for 2008
By George Whitesides, NSS Executive Director
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Looking Up
By Mark Mayfield
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NSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SPACE SETTLEMENT
Space Settlement Broadly Defined
By Mark Hopkins
Includes the NSS Statement of Philosophy
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LETTER FROM THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Space & Energy: A Catalyst for Creating a Positive Future
By Gary Barnhard, Chairman of the Executive Committee
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SPACE POLICY
Promises and Perils of Political Prospects
By Greg Allison, Chair of the Policy Committee
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PROFILE
David Brandt-Erichsen
Getting the Word Out Worldwide
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BOOKS
The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook, by Robert Godwin
Reviewed by Allen G. Taylor
Live from Cape Canaveral, by Jay Barbree
Reviewed by Robert Z. Pearlman
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CHAPTER LISTINGS
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SIGNING OFF
The ESA’s Columbus Lab in space
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