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The Space Solar Power Initiative (SSPI) is an adaptive reuse of a World War II-era engineering research building into a modern, interdisciplinary research facility that merges satellite technology and sustainable energy systems.
SSPI will develop the scientific and technological innovations necessary to enable a space-based solar power system. This initiative unites electrical engineers, applied physicists, and aerospace engineers in a cutting edge interdisciplinary laboratory space. In addition to highly specialized laboratories, the project also features engaging spaces that facilitate collaborative research.
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Project Name
Space Solar Power Initiative
Client
California Institute of Technology
Location
Pasadena, CA
Size
6,650 GSF
Services
Feasibility Study
Laboratory Planning
Architecture
Interior Design
Completion Date
2016
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Learn More
Bloomberg.com, "Beam Solar Energy From Space? These Scientists Achieve a Breakthrough"