Abstract: A space-based power system including a plurality of power system elements in space. The power system elements include solar cells that receive sunlight and generate electricity from sunlight, a power module for converting electricity into radio frequency or optical energy for transmission to a pre-determined location, such as a power station, planet or satellite. Emitters of the power module that output the energy are arranged in a nadir direction, and the solar cells are arranged in a non-nadir direction. One or more components are arranged to adjust the phase or timing of the energy output by the emitters.

Abstract: Space-based power system and method of altering weather using space-born energy. The space-based power system maintains proper positioning and alignment of system components without using connecting structures. Power system elements are launched into orbit, and the free-floating power system elements are maintained in proper relative alignment, e.g., position, orientation, and shape, using a control system. Energy from the space-based power system is applied to a weather element, such as a hurricane, and alters the weather element to weaken or dissipate the weather element. The weather element can be altered by changing a temperature of a section of a weather element, such as the eye of a hurricane, changing airflows, or changing a path of the weather element.

Abstract: A space-based power system. The system maintains proper positioning and alignment of system components without using connecting structures. Power system elements are launched into orbit, and the free-floating power system elements are maintained in proper relative alignment, e.g., position, orientation, and shape, using a control system.