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Space Solar Power Systems (SPPS)

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A proposed system for generating solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth. The system would use satellites positioned approximately 36,000 kilometers from Earth equipped with sunlight-collecting panels and microwave transmission antennae.

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Often mentioned with · Organizations

China Academy of Space Technology
Space technology and research
institution China 1 mention
Japan
Country
company Japan 1 mention
China's Ministry of Science and Technology
gov China 1 mention
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Often mentioned with · Locations

Japan
Japan
JP 1 mention
Chongqing
Chongqing
CN 1 mention
world
1 mention

Often mentioned with · Projects

Space Solar Power Systems (SPPS)
A long-term JAXA initiative to develop technology for generating solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth via microwave beams. The system would use satellites positioned in geostationary orbit equipped with sunlight-collecting panels and microwave transmission antennae.
under construction 1 mention
China Space Solar Power Station
A space-based solar power generation facility designed to collect solar energy in orbit and transmit it back to Earth via laser or microwave technology. The project aims to provide clean, inexhaustible energy with six times the output of Earth-based solar farms.
planned 1 mention
Wireless microwave power transmission demonstration
A demonstration project by JAXA scientists showing the feasibility of transmitting electrical power wirelessly via microwaves. Successfully transmitted 1.8 kilowatts over 55 meters with high directivity control.
completed 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Facilities

China Academy of Space Technology Prototype Testing Facility
1 mention

Often mentioned with · People

Pang Zhihao
China 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Research studies

Space Solar Power Systems (SPPS) development
1 mention
Space Solar Power Technology Development
1 mention

In the news (2)

China wants be the first country to launch space solar power
Solar energy breakthrough made by Japanese scientists

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