The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led humanity beyond Earth, venturing into
space. Earth-based solar power (EBSP) systems face challenges due to the planet's …

The global need for energy is increasing at a high rate and is expected to double or increase
by 50%, according to some studies, in 30 years. As a result, it is essential to look into …

The recent emergence of modular space-based solar power concepts has brought the topic
to the forefront of alternatives for power generation. Additionally, advancements in wireless …

Most existing space solar power concepts place one or more power stations in
geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO). However, due to the limited availability of GEO orbital …

The stability of lightweight space structures composed of longitudinal thin-shell elements
connected transversely by thin rods is investigated, extending recent work on the stability of …

This paper presents power-optimal guidance for a planar space solar power satellite
(SSPS). Power-optimal guidance is the attitude trajectory that maximizes the solar power …

We describe the concept of an ultralight ladder-type coilable strip used as the main element
to build large planar deployable space solar power spacecrafts. It is composed of TRAC …

The complex and dynamic space environment is both exciting and challenging in this
NewSpace era. In particular, Low-Earth Orbits are being realigned and reinvented for …

We provide an update on the Caltech Space Solar Power Project (SSPP). Our space power
station employs a” sandwich” architecture where solar energy is collected on one side of a …

The overarching goal of the research presented in this dissertation is to apply and extend a
newly developed methodology to understand the buckling of complex thin shell structures …