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China's ambitious plan for space solar power stations likened to Three Gorges Dam

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China's ambitious plan for space solar power stations likened to Three Gorges Dam

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  • A senior Chinese scientist announced plans for **solar power stations in space**, referring to it as a **“Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth.”**
  • These stations would **collect solar energy from orbit**, offering continuous power unaffected by seasons or day-night cycles, with **higher energy density** compared to Earth's surface.
  • Long Lehao, a prominent rocket scientist, stated that **developing heavy-lift rocket technology** is crucial for transporting materials into space for this ambitious project.
  • The **Long March-9 rocket**, capable of carrying heavy loads, is being developed for this purpose, surpassing NASA’s heavy-lift capacities.
  • China has already begun working on fundamental technologies for **space solar power**, including an experimental facility in Chongqing focusing on wireless energy transmission.

For the full article, visit South China Morning Post.

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