Solar farms could be deployed in space to help Britain hit net zero targets, according to a new report published by the Energy Department.

Mr. Chairman and members of the commission: On behalf of the Space Transportation Association and its member companies thank-you for this opportunity to give our vision for the next half-century of ...

A future where your lights, phone, and even entire cities are powered by sunlight collected in orbit may not be far-fetched. A new study published in Joule00255-7) suggests that Europe could one day ...

Imagine it’s 2050. A satellite in orbit needs more power because its solar panels are degrading. Flying over some space junk with old solar arrays, the satellite grabs it, rebuilds it and ...

The idea of beaming solar power down from space might sound like science fiction, but it’s being taken seriously by a growing number of governments. A new analysis shows it could significantly lower ...

A new report from Inmarsat and Globant finds existing satellite technologies could save up to 5.5 billion tonnes of CO2 a year. Satellite technologies are already reducing carbon emissions by 1.5 ...

What will SpaceX and space exploration look like in the year 2050? With Mars colonization, lunar bases, and even nuclear-powered Starships on the horizon, the future of space travel could be closer ...

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A new study from King’s College London demonstrates the potential for space-based solar power (SBSP) by projecting its usefulness to the European energy grid. It shows that the technology, ...