Economy
Scientific paper
Oct 1987
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1987brig.iafcu....k&link_type=abstract
IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 38th, Brighton, England, Oct. 10-17, 1987. 10 p.
Economy
Earth Orbital Environments, Life Cycle Costs, Photovoltaic Conversion, Power Plants, Solar Cells, Space Manufacturing, Cost Effectiveness, Electric Power Supplies, Space Commercialization
Scientific paper
Past studies have produced considerable evidence that Glaser's (1968 and 1973) proposal to establish solar powerplants in the geostationary orbit (to contribute to the supply of our planet with electrical energy) is technically feasible. However, the economical viability and the risks involved were hurdles to be taken. A new reference system using chemical propellants only and lunar resources seem to provide satisfactory answers with respect to economy and risk. Detailed simulations of this new reference concept through a full life cycle provide new insights which are reason enough to encourage further analysis. Data on a 500 GW SSPS system and its technical and financial properties over a 14 year development and 100 year operational life cycle are presented on 24 diagrams.
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