The Space Solar Power Exploratory Research and Technology (SSPERT)

The Space Solar Power Exploratory Research and Technology (SSPERT) is a NASA initiative to develop ways to collect solar energy in space and transmit it to Earth. The concept involves satellites with large solar panels that generate electricity and beam it down as wireless energy, providing a clean, reliable power source. SSPERT focuses on researching the technical challenges, such as efficient energy transmission and lightweight materials, to make space-based solar power practical and cost-effective. This project aims to supplement Earth's energy supply with sustainable, abundant solar power directly from space.