space exploration
Space-based solar market worth $821m by 2027 – report
The global Space-based solar power market was valued at US$455 million in 2021 and it is expected to reach US$821 million in 2027.
Caltech launches space solar power prototype
The Caltech Space Solar Power Project has launched into orbit a prototype to demonstrate several of the key components for harvesting solar power in space.
Task force launches to promote space applications for energy
The Task Force for Innovation in Energy Through Space has been launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), EPRI and others.
Airbus demonstrates solar power beaming
Airbus has reported demonstrating solar power beaming, which would be used to deliver solar power from space.
Space-based solar power gets £3m UK boost
The UK government has committed £3 million (US$2.5 million) for new innovations to advance space-based solar power projects.
Data from space to aid hydropower planning
Researchers generally have reliable water level measurements for a few thousand lakes around the world, but little or no data on some of the planet’s important river systems.
NASA selects fission design proposals for use on the Moon
NASA and the DOE selected three concept proposals for a fission surface power system design for a demonstration on the Moon.
Handheld fusion power on the horizon
Seattle-based Avalanche Energy is pursuing the vision of micro fusion power that one can hold in one’s hands.
Space-based solar power gains growing interest
The development of space-based solar power is gathering pace in Europe and in the UK in particular.
PEI Connect: Tackling climate change with space tech
The UK Space Agency will collaborate with the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs on a new review of existing activity on climate action through the use of space technologies.
