U.S. Air Force researching space solar energy system

The video discusses the generation of solar energy in space, its conversion to radio frequencies, and its transmission to forward operating bases. It highlights the strategic importance and potential vulnerabilities of energy supply, especially for remote outposts. The Air Force's plan to harness solar energy in space offers advantages like continuous power supply in all weather conditions. The envisioned system consists of a constellation of satellites with large solar panels, capable of steering energy beams electrically.

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