Publication

Apr 2015

This monograph argues that although space-based solar power systems may be technically feasible as a power source, there's no compelling evidence to suggest that such systems will be economically or operationally competitive with other options. Having said this, space-based solar power may have limited utility in enabling military operations in remote and forward operating locations.

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Author Jeffrey L Caton
Series SSI Monographs
Publisher Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
Copyright This publication is subject to Title 17, United States Code, Sections 101 and 105. It is in the public domain and may not be copyrighted.
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