SATELLITE POWER SYSTEM (SPS) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Office of Energy Programs, is presently conducting a study of the potential utility of using large satellite power stations as energy sources for terrestrial needs. As a part of this study, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been requested to perform an analysis of the Potential Impacts and Benefits arising from the implementation of a Satellite Power System (SPS) network. This analysis is part of the data base being developed by NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) for use in making a decision on whether to proceed with the next program phase of SPS.