What Happened
Space-Based Solar Power Attracts New Interest and Investment
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley are taking a closer look at space-based solar power, a technology that could potentially fuel military bases and spacecraft without the need for traditional fuel logistics. The Air Force has contracted with Overview Energy to study the use cases for space-based solar power, and companies like Google and SpaceX are also investing in internal development. According to Breaking Defense, the technology has made significant advances in recent years, and the Pentagon’s renewed interest is being driven by the need for sustainable energy solutions in remote and contested environments.