Abstract

A three-year intensive assessment of the Satellite Power System (SPS) concept has been concluded. The results indicate that SPS could become a source of baseload electric power in the post-2000 time period. This affirmation must be conditioned by the reported uncertainties in technology, environmental effects, and economic factors which can be overcome only by concentrated research and study in areas identified in the SPS assessment reports. A specific SPS technology development program has not been recommended at this time because the current soft projections of electric power demand offer little urgency to the use of resources for SPS in the face of other budgetary needs. The continuing worldwide efforts in space systems development and use will provide some of the needed technology for any future recommendation on the SPS concept.

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