Highlights: #187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”
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Challenges and Realities of Space-Based Solar Energy for Space Settlement
Exploring the feasibility and hurdles of space settlement through the lens of space-based solar energy, discussing issues like high launch costs, maintenance challenges in space, and the complexities of heat dissipation. The chapter argues against the practicality and cost-effectiveness of space-based solar energy.
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