Japan eyes world-first transmission of space-based solar power to Earth
Science
Experiment will use microwaves to send electricity from orbit
Japan aims to launch a 2.5-square-kilometer solar panel into space by 2050. (Japan Space Systems)
TOKYO — Japan plans to conduct an experiment to transmit electricity generated with solar panels in space to Earth using microwaves, a potential world first that could help solve power shortages and aid in future lunar exploration.
