New Alliance for space solar power to be announced

October 5, 2007 | Source: KurzweilAI

On October 10, 2007, leading space advocacy organizations and Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin will announce the formation of a new alliance to “ensure that the benefits of renewable clean energy from space solar power are understood and supported by business, governments and the general public,” according to an alliance statement.

The inaugural event of the new alliance, to be held at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. at 9:00 am, will highlight a study underway by the National Security Space Office (NSSO) on the viability of space-based solar power, presented by Lt. Col. Paul Damphousse, National Security Space Office. John Mankins, President, SUNSAT Energy Council, a leading expert on space solar power, will also speak.

According to the organizers, media and Congressional staff who wish to attend can email Katherine Brick at [email protected].

Space solar power refers to gathering energy in space and transmitting it wirelessly for use on Earth. This technology could be a major solution to humanity’s long-term energy needs, providing limitless renewable power with zero carbon emissions, according to Mankins and other experts.