Both manned and unmanned launch systems can deploy facilities to low Earth orbit to demonstrate the in-space production of solar arrays and microwave- integrated circuits. Space Station Freedom can be the assembly and test point for the operational reflectors that are too large to be deployed directly from the space shuttle or other launch systems. Two-Planet Wealth LPS can grow by 2050 to meet most of the energy needs of the world. Global wealth can grow far beyond the levels possible with present depleting, polluting, irregular, and more capital-intensive sources of energy. LPS energy can be used to restore the environment. Coal and oil will be used primarily in high-value petrochemicals rather than burned as fuels. Industry will use common terrestrial resources to meet people’s material needs. Dependable, inexpensive energy from the rectennas will stimulate regional economies and expand international trade. LPS will establish a permanent two-planet economy between the Earth and the moon and provide dependable access to solar energy. REFERENCES [1] Chaikin, A. (1991/1992) Shoot for the Moon, Air & Space, pp. 42-51, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. December/January. [2] Cohen, A. (1991) Human Exploration of Space & Power Development, Proc, of SPS 91: Power from Space, the 2nd International Symposium, Paper 1.1, 5 pp., Paris, France. [3] Criswell, D.R. (1991) Terrestrial & Space Power Systems: Life-cycle Energy Considerations, Proc. “SPS 91 : Power from Space”, the Second International Symposium, Paper al.2, 9 pp., Paris, France. [4] Criswell, D.R. & Waldron, R.D. (1991a) International Lunar Base & Lunar-based Power System to Supply Earth with Electric Power, Proceedings 42nd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, October 5-11, 1991 15 pp. Paper # IAA-91-699, Montreal, Canada.. [5] Criswell, D.R. & Waldron, R.D. (1991b) Results of Analyses of a Lunarbased Power System to Supply Earth with 20,000 GW of Electric Power, Proc, of “SPS 91: Power from Space”, the 2nd International Symposium, Paper a3.6, 11pp., Paris, France.
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