Local inventor says launch loop would greatly reduce cost of space travel
September 14, 2009 by cfrjlr1MW Solar Powered Laser Made in Uzbekistan
May 3, 2009 by cfrjlr1MW Solar Powered Laser Made in Uzbekistan
This impressive facility appears to be the largest of its kind.
Solar pumped lasers would be good for space based power beaming, they get rid of the complexity and inefficiency of solar cells and laser pump power supplies. This simplifies the system, increases reliability and efficiency.
UK Experts warn of energy shortfall – nuclear sites revealed
April 15, 2009 by cfrjlrThe government fired the starting gun today for the rebirth of Britain’s nuclear power industry, announcing the names of eleven sites earmarked for construction of new reactors.
UK seeks to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on foreign gas. Opponents say “Nuclear power leaves a deadly legacy of radioactive waste” costing tens of billions.
UK Experts warn of energy shortfall – nuclear sites revealed
April 15, 2009 by cfrjlrThe government fired the starting gun today for the rebirth of Britain’s nuclear power industry, announcing the names of eleven sites earmarked for construction of new reactors.
UK seeks to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on foreign gas. Opponents say “Nuclear power leaves a deadly legacy of radioactive waste” costing tens of billions.
PG&E Looks To Outer Space For Solar Power
April 14, 2009 by cfrjlrowned by PG&E Corp. (PCG), has asked state regulators for permission to sign a contract with stealth startup Solaren Corp. of Southern California, to purchase up to 200 megawatts of solar power beamed to earth from space.
DoJ to Drop All Charges Against Former Sen. Ted Stevens
April 1, 2009 by cfrjlrNPR has learned that the Justice Department will drop all charges against former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. According to DoJ officials, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has decided to drop the case against Stevens rather than continue to defend the conviction in the face of persistent problems stemming from the actions of prosecutors.
G20 protesters to march in London
March 28, 2009 by cfrjlrThousands of people are expected to march through London later to demand action on poverty, climate change and jobs ahead of next week’s G20 summit.
How Green Is My Plug-In?
March 26, 2009 by cfrjlrThe carbon impact of the millions of electric vehicles soon to hit the road will depend on the grids that supply them. Odds are those batteries won’t be recharged with solar or wind energy. In most places, grid power is for many decades going to come from the burning of fossil fuels, which generate their own emissions.
NASA’s early lunar images, in a new light – Los Angeles Time
March 25, 2009 by cfrjlrPictures from the mid-1960s Lunar Orbiter program lay forgotten for decades. But one woman was determined to see them restored.
Buzz Aldrin, other Astronauts say NASA needs new direction
February 25, 2009 by cfrjlrNASA’s performance since the Apollo programme has been “lacklustre” and the agency needs “serious reform or significant organisational overhaul,” Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin and colleagues say in a draft paper released on Monday.
