Abstract In the context of ESA’s open call for proposals “Clean Energy from Space” which sought novel ideas related to Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) systems, Astrostrom GmbH has been investigating the feasibility of the "Greater Earth Lunar Power Station" (GE⊕-LPS) designed to provide power from space to operations on the lunar surface. This is a Read More
Abstract Why blue-greenish sunsets and red sky? Was the Mars an Earth-like blue planet? How is Mars through the eyes of a NASA Mars Exploration Rover? Such exciting questions will be discussed in the talk of Franz Renz. A short bio Franz Renz is Austrian, got his first degree in mechanical engineering, studied chemistry and Read More
Abstract Although most advocates of space settlement have focused on the potential value of natural resources and energy from space to nations on Earth the most important contribution will from the technology that will be developed to enable sustainable communities in space. The technologies necessary to create the closed cycle economy that is required for Read More
