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Utility of and technology for a space central power stationThe technological and economic impact of a large central power station in earth orbit on the cost and performance of future spacecraft and their orbital-transfer systems are examined. The three systems considered for the space central power station are a photovoltaic array, a direct nuclear-pumped laser and a direct solar-pumped laser. It is noted that laser transmitters/receivers will be required to make central power stations feasible. While the remote transmission of power solely to meet the needs of earth orbiting satellites will not be cost-effective in the near future, the remote-power transmission for propulsion of orbital-transfer vehicles promises many cost benefits.
Document ID
19810038359
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Holloway, P. F.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Garrett, L. B.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1981
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-0449
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Large Space Platforms: Toward Permanent Manned Occupancy of Space
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: February 2, 1981
End Date: February 4, 1981
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
81A22763
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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