China Plans to Build Space-Based Solar-Power Station

摘要

It might sound like science fiction, but China has plans to build the world's first space-based solar power station by 20S0, according to an article in Forbes. The solar power station, owned by the state's China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC), may provide enough clean energy to power an entire city. While China is a latecomer to the space age, the country has already accomplished historic feats, including landing a rover on the far side of the moon earlier this year. CASC also plans to launch small solar satellites that can harness energy by 2021.