The US and China are racing to build space-based solar power infrastructure that would ...

China advances plans for dual solar system boundary missions China has published coordinated papers outlining dual missions ...

Beijing team finds that potential electrical discharges, though brief, could induce abnormal currents in spacecraft systems.

Space-based solar power, a long-envisioned technology, is gaining momentum as a crucial solution to meet growing energy demands and achieve decarbonization targets. This technology offers significant ...

In general, solar PV deposited on glass is significantly more efficient than thin film, but this is the price you pay for off-world deployments. Paul Warley, CEO of Colorado-based Ascent Solar, told ...

Space-based solar power represents a transformative shift in renewable energy, capturing sunlight in orbit and transmitting electricity to Earth continuously. Orbiting photovoltaic arrays receive ...

Scientists have developed a way to generate tiny amounts of solar energy at night. It’s true potential could be in space.

A team of researchers from China has proposed a plan for a space solar power (SSP) demonstration mission. The mission aligns with the first step of the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) SSP ...

Another day, another ambitious company emerges to harness the power of the Sun from Earth's orbit. Okay, it's not quite that common an occurrence, but there are indeed a number of firms giving this a ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Jovana Radulovic, Head of School of Mechanical and ...

Why outer space systems need high power density. Why power-generation systems in outer space are important. Generating electricity at nighttime using renewable resources has become extremely important ...

NASA researchers show that artificial intelligence can anticipate solar flare buildups by tracking subtle changes across the ...