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Old October 15th 10, 04:15 AM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.astro,sci.physics,sci.space.history
William Mook[_2_]
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Default NASA changing opinion on the Direct HLV launcher.

$0.05 per kWh is 1/2 what Americans now pay for power
Space based solar power is carbon free.
10,000 MW generates $4.38 billion per year at $0.05 per kWh.
$4.38 billion per year x 30 years discounted at 3.5% is worth $80.5 B
The first satellite is deployed for less than $12 billion as described
Subsequent satellites are deployed for $3.5 billion each as described.
Selling less than 35% of the revenue provides Venture Capital rates of
return

http://www.scribd.com/doc/31261680/Etdhlrlv-Addendum
http://www.scribd.com/doc/30943696/ETDHLRLV
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35439593/S...-Satellite-GEO