SPS

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Thread: SPS

# 14203 bymoonmanjoe@... on Oct. 28, 2001, 6:13 p.m.
Member since 2022-08-22

I suggest SPS on the agenda for the next ProSpace March Storm. We need to start looking harder at more domestic power resource. The war gives us more justification. I have explained more detail to a board member.

What do you think.

Joe Russo (Ohio)

One replay was it would be cheaper to develop terrestrial solar and this is what I think about it. What do you think?

On the commercial end:

Yes, terrestrial solar is cheaper, however limitations to weather also is creating a problem. Additionally, having a factory in space of this type of energy, also means having the ability to sell it to other countries that will only have to develop a collector.

On the military end, and the real reason I bring this up, but did not before because I did not want my twist to the SPS be muddied up right of the bat with humanity issues:

According to my research and verified by a NASA Official, modified hardware with a deadly beam can cook out dug in soldiers on the hill side or mountain. This can appear to be somewhat none humanistic, however may be a last resort option to people that are a threat and have no concern for humanistic values in the first place. We are looking at laser technologies instead, or possible lasers on airplanes which NASA has developed. I work with NASA officials each week on this project. I can not disclose who or who I am currently working for too. What is nice about the SPS is that the cost to build one would go to National Defense and also be used on a commercial market to create a safe free energy or low cost energy for humanity. If we want SPS up in space, this threat (negative) on us can also turn out to be an opportunity (positive) on us. If the DoD wants to take up the cost to build SPS(s) for Defense purposes then later turn it into a commercial market, let them!

Lets push for it.

Also, I believe that since we humans need a threat of mass distraction over our heads to keep us in check, why build more missiles which are only good for blowing things up. Instead put the money into a solar power satellite that can be used for good instead. The threat of mass distraction is present, or weapons superiority over other countries, and a usefulness is made out of it.

My guess is that it will end up being used only for good, and if used as a weapon, then it was the only choice left anywise. Many top military people think I am twisted to bring this up as an option, however, after looking at the facts, are interested to but it in the budget.

HINT every, they are interested to put it in the budget, however, I am not sure if this has made it to the congressional level yet.

We, have already been implementing terrestrial solar, and now looking at doing more regardless of the poor cost to return on profit in some areas.

Some top military persons are approving more of the solar energy concepts, and we now, have the attention of SPS than ever before. A capital ventures, sticks on opportunities like that.