Teresa Hitchens
Senior Reporter, Space at Breaking Defense; former director of UN Institute for Disarmament Research with expertise in space security and defense policy.
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Jul 14, 2026
Teresa HitchensGUEST
This is known as space-based solar power, and it's an idea that's been around since 1941 as a brainchild of Isaac Asimov.
Teresa HitchensGUEST
Um, so it's not a new idea, but it's gained traction recently for a number of reasons, which we can get into in a little bit.
Teresa HitchensGUEST
the logistics tail for power supplies has been targeted by adversaries, and that's getting increasingly easier for adversaries to do.
Teresa HitchensGUEST
This is known as space-based solar power, and it's an idea that's been around since 1941 as a brainchild of Isaac Asimov.
Teresa HitchensGUEST
Um, so it's not a new idea, but it's gained traction recently for a number of reasons, which we can get into in a little bit.
Teresa HitchensGUEST
the logistics tail for power supplies has been targeted by adversaries, and that's getting increasingly easier for adversaries to do.