With giant arrays of solar electric cells spread out like wings, this space power system is planned to provide electricity for long-term space missions. The McDonnell Douglas Astronautics company is carrying out a one-year design study for the 25-kilowatt power system. The system will be used on projects during the mid 1980s and beyond.
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Press, 19 August 1981, Page 11
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54With giant arrays of solar electric cells spread out like wings, this space power system is planned to provide electricity for long-term space missions. The McDonnell Douglas Astronautics company is carrying out a one-year design study for the 25-kilowatt power system. The system will be used on projects during the mid 1980s and beyond. Press, 19 August 1981, Page 11
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