Volta Space Developing Power-Beaming Orbital Network For Lunar Surface Ops
Power will be beamed by laser to the surface of the Moon by spacecraft in low lunar orbit.
Credit: Volta Space Technologies
Startup Volta Space Technologies is preparing to test how its photovoltaic receiver array will cope with Moon dust as it works toward a demonstration of laser power beaming from lunar orbit to the surface. The demonstration is planned to reduce risk for the Laser-Enabled Power Transmission Optical...
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