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We could quite possibly catch solar winds as a means for endless energy, and though it sounds like science fiction, we have the materials to do this now.
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Sources:
newscientist.com/article/dn19497-out-of-this-world-proposal-for-solar-wind-power
cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-astrobiology/article/abs/solar-wind-power-satellite-as-an-alternative-to-a-traditional-dyson-sphere-and-its-implications-for-remote-detection/DF6FBB8CDCA6C74B31EEF900494497DA
(https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1017/S1473550410000066)
britannica.com/technology/solar-wind-power-satellite
insidescience.org/news/how-far-can-laser-light-travel
rp-photonics.com/beam_divergence.html
popsci.com/science/article/2010-10/solar-wind-could-replace-solar-wind-renewable-energy-source
Images:
storyblocks.com/video/stock/windmills-for-electric-power-production-arctic-view-havoygavelen-windmill-park-havoysund-northern-norway-aerial-footage-hrfaloqgliuwoh2mw
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/images-from-sun-s-edge-reveal-origins-of-solar-wind
mars.nasa.gov/resources/22197/insight-images-a-solar-panel/?site=insight
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4370
istockphoto.com/photo/dyson-sphere-alien-mega-structure-around-a-star-gm1172247312-325107583
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/new-ground-station-brings-laser-communications-closer-to-reality
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/20299
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/20299
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2021/laser-communications-empowering-more-data-than-ever-before
storyblocks.com/video/stock/powerful-laser-burns-paper-brfqbipazwj3e95b25
We could quite possibly catch solar winds as a means for endless energy, and though it sounds like science fiction, we have the materials to do this now.
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/scishowspace06211
Hosted by: Hank Green
SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at scishowtangents.org
----------
Support SciShow Space by becoming a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/SciShowSpace
----------
Huge thanks go to the following Patreon supporter for helping us keep SciShow Space free for everyone forever: GrowingViolet & Jason A Saslow!
----------
Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: dftba.com/scishow
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Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet?
Facebook: facebook.com/scishow
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Sources:
newscientist.com/article/dn19497-out-of-this-world-proposal-for-solar-wind-power
cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-astrobiology/article/abs/solar-wind-power-satellite-as-an-alternative-to-a-traditional-dyson-sphere-and-its-implications-for-remote-detection/DF6FBB8CDCA6C74B31EEF900494497DA
(https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1017/S1473550410000066)
britannica.com/technology/solar-wind-power-satellite
insidescience.org/news/how-far-can-laser-light-travel
rp-photonics.com/beam_divergence.html
popsci.com/science/article/2010-10/solar-wind-could-replace-solar-wind-renewable-energy-source
Images:
storyblocks.com/video/stock/windmills-for-electric-power-production-arctic-view-havoygavelen-windmill-park-havoysund-northern-norway-aerial-footage-hrfaloqgliuwoh2mw
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/images-from-sun-s-edge-reveal-origins-of-solar-wind
mars.nasa.gov/resources/22197/insight-images-a-solar-panel/?site=insight
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4370
istockphoto.com/photo/dyson-sphere-alien-mega-structure-around-a-star-gm1172247312-325107583
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/new-ground-station-brings-laser-communications-closer-to-reality
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/20299
svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/20299
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2021/laser-communications-empowering-more-data-than-ever-before
storyblocks.com/video/stock/powerful-laser-burns-paper-brfqbipazwj3e95b25
