The European Space Agency’s general studies programme is to assess a laser-based SBPS concept for Earth and for the lunar surface. Small scale science missions’ laser power transmissions will also be considered
ESA funds technology for Earth and Moon base SBSP
by Rob Coppinger | Aug 15, 2008 | ESA | 2 comments
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