Butterfly-shaped solar power space station could provide electricity to Moon settlements

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[SUBSCRIBE]( Must Read Butterfly-shaped solar power space station could supply electricity to future Moon settlements 🌔 The Greater Earth Lunar Power Station (GE⊕-LPS) proposed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Astrostrom aims to provide clean energy not only to Earth, but also future moon habitats. 🦋 With its butterfly-shaped design and V-shaped solar panels, GE⊕-LPS could deliver megawatts of microwave power to lunar surface receivers. It would also serve as a link between Earth and Moon operations, offering artificial gravity for astronauts' well-being. 🌌 This concept has broader implications, including the development of a cislunar transportation system, mining facilities, and the birth of a spacefaring civilization. ☀️ While this technology is still in its early stages, [recent milestones]( in space-based solar power transfer show promise for a sustainable future. 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