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DVD Menu and video time log:

• Part 1: Introduction (5:18)
  • John Mankins [0:11-2:50]
  • Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept) [2:50-5:18]
• Part 2: Space Solar Power DVD Preview (3:28) [5:18-8:43]
• Part 3: SSP Systems Integration - Harvey Feingold, PhD (4:52) [8:43-13:32]
• Part 4: SSP Technologies: Wireless Power Transmission (4:54)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [13:32-14:33]
  • Microwave Transmission [14:33-16:49]
  • Laser Transmission [16:49-18:23]
• Part 5: SSP Technologies: Solar Power Generation (20:06)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [18:23-19:25]
  • Thin-Film Solar Cells [19:25-23:47]
  • Quantum Dot Solar Cells [23:47-26:49]
  • Rainbow Concentrator [26:49-28:46]
  • Secondary Solar Concentrator [28:46-31:57]
  • Power Tile [31:57-35:33]
  • Arc Mitigation [35:33-38:26]
• Part 6: SSP Technologies: Thermal Management (1:39)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [38:26-39:12]
  • Deployable Radiator [39:12-40:03]
• Part 7: SSP Technologies: Power Management and Distribution (6:52)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [40:03-41:07]
  • Photovoltaic Array Regulator [41:07-46:52]
• Part 8: SSP Technologies: Structures, Materials, and Controls (11:37)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [46:52-47:33]
  • Structures and Materials Technology for Space Solar Power [47:33-49:30]
  • Inflatable Trusses [49:30-51:21]
  • Isogrid Boom [51:21-53:22]
  • Other Inflatable Structures [53:22-55:50]
  • Hexapod [55:50-58:26]
• Part 9: SSP Technologies: Space Transportation and Infrastructures (5:25)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [58:26-59:43]
  • Future Spaceport [59:43-1:00:30]
  • Propulsion Technologies [1:00:30-1:03:21]
  • Future Space Transportation Benefits [1:03:21]
• Part 10: SSP Technologies: Space Assembly, Maintenance, and Servicing (5:06)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [1:03:48-1:04:46]
  • Robo-Naut [1:04:46-1:07:23]
  • L.E.M.U.R. - Limbed Excursion Mechanical Utility Rover [1:07:23-1:08:52]
• Part 11: SSP Technologies: Environmental Health and Safety Concerns (3:33)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [1:08:52-1:09:45]
  • Plant Response to Microwave Radiation [1:09:45-1:12:21]
• Part 12: SSP Technologies: Additional Research and Technologies (7:51)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [1:12:21-1:12:43]
  • Spacecraft Configuration [1:12:43-1:15:22]
  • Halo Concept [1:15:22-1:17:46]
  • MEMS: Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System [1:17:46-1:20:12]
• Part 13: SSP Technologies: Applications of SSP Technologies (10:01)
  • Introduction - John Mankins [1:20:12-1:21:17]
  • Solar Sail Test Bed [1:21:17-1:23:16]
  • Solar Sail Science Application [1:23:16-1:26:17]
  • Robotic Rover [1:26:17-1:27:22]
• Part 14: SSP Technology Flight Demos (2:30) [1:27:22-1:32:35]
• Part 15: Conclusion and Credits (4:14)
  • Concluding Remarks - John Mankins [1:32:35-1:34:17]
  • Credits [1:34:17-1:36:46]
• Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser (8:49)
  • Reasons for space solar power [1:36:46-1:39:17]
  • International interest in space solar power [1:39:17-1:42:18]
  • Concerns about space solar power [1:42:18-1:45:00]
  • Final thoughts on space solar power [1:45:00-1:45:32]

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