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Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations

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Proctor, N; Shojaeddini, E; Abbud-Madrid, A; Maniloff, P; Lange, I
Published in: Acta Astronautica
September 1, 2021

The market for space solar power (SSP) is developing. This analysis utilizes a case study of SSP for remote mine operations to determine its economic feasibility. We employ a discounted cash flow (DCF) evaluation and then assess the sensitivity of the DCF model to changes in its underlying assumptions. The results indicate that there are scenarios for SSP where it is considered a viable power alternative. Further, a discussion of the assumed manufacturing and transportation costs decreases to expand the market is given.

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Acta Astronautica

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0094-5765

Publication Date

September 1, 2021

Volume

186

Start / End Page

183 / 189

Related Subject Headings

  • Aerospace & Aeronautics
  • 4001 Aerospace engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0901 Aerospace Engineering
 

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Proctor, N., Shojaeddini, E., Abbud-Madrid, A., Maniloff, P., & Lange, I. (2021). Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations. Acta Astronautica, 186, 183–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.04.001
Proctor, N., E. Shojaeddini, A. Abbud-Madrid, P. Maniloff, and I. Lange. “Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations.” Acta Astronautica 186 (September 1, 2021): 183–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.04.001.
Proctor N, Shojaeddini E, Abbud-Madrid A, Maniloff P, Lange I. Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations. Acta Astronautica. 2021 Sep 1;186:183–9.
Proctor, N., et al. “Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations.” Acta Astronautica, vol. 186, Sept. 2021, pp. 183–89. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.04.001.
Proctor N, Shojaeddini E, Abbud-Madrid A, Maniloff P, Lange I. Feasibility of space solar power for remote mining operations. Acta Astronautica. 2021 Sep 1;186:183–189.
Journal cover image

Published In

Acta Astronautica

DOI

ISSN

0094-5765

Publication Date

September 1, 2021

Volume

186

Start / End Page

183 / 189

Related Subject Headings

  • Aerospace & Aeronautics
  • 4001 Aerospace engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0901 Aerospace Engineering