Space-based solar power is becoming reality — but the U.S. needs to help

Published on April 7, 2025
Artist’s concept of space-based solar power beaming to military and remote installations. Credit: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

For most, satellite connectivity means ensuring that people everywhere have access to telecommunications, data and the internet. Connecting this way is a noble goal, and innovators are finding new approaches […]

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