Earth Day Feature: Beaming Solar Power From Satellite Array - 8:22 am
The image depicts AFRL’s Space Solar Power Incremental and Demonstrations Research Project beaming solar power from space to earth. SSPIDR consists of several small-scale flight experiments that will mature technology needed to build a prototype solar power distribution system. Courtesy/AFRL
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AFB – In honor of Earth Day, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is highlighting its efforts towards harnessing the Sun’s energy, converting it to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, and beaming it to the Earth providing a green power source for U.S. and allied forces.
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