According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, experts from the “Energy” Rocket and Space Company under the Russian National Aerospace Corporation stated in the report that “the experiment of using lasers for wireless power transmission has been listed on the International Space Station. Part of the experimental plan carried out in Russia.”
Moreover, this space experiment is called “Pelican”. The purpose of this experiment is to use lasers for long-distance energy transmission between spacecraft. To carry out the experiment, a transmitter will be placed outside a section of the Russian part of the International Space Station, and a receiver will be installed on the cargo spacecraft Progress.
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Furthermore, Russia conducted an experiment on Earth in 2016, using a laser beam to transmit electricity from one roof of the company to a smartphone on another roof. “Energy” rocket and space company announced plans to experiment on the International Space Station at that time.
This is the first time that experiment happened. Russia plans to develop technical elements and system prototypes that can be used in various practical applications. In this, the long-distance power transmission experiment was first carried out within a range of 1 km, and the power was gradually increased, and then the distance was extended to 5 km.
Experts believe that this type of technology can be used to power small satellite constellations and other spacecraft around the International Space Station. Not only that, but the use of this technology can also use space solar power stations to transmit electricity to remote areas on the earth. In addition, lasers can also be used to power the lunar rover on the lunar orbit.
