This Presentation Was Developed
Especially For
The Council On Environmental Quality
Executive Office of the President
December 20, 2006
The following PowerPoint Presentation
was given to the Power Minister of India
in the summer of 2006
It outlines the environmental and
economic benefits of the unique, spacebased electric power source being
developed by the Space Island Group,
Inc. in California
The presentation has led to our
current, early stage negotiations for
a $200 billion energy purchase
between the Space Island Group
and State/Federal energy decision
makers in India, China and Japan
The State of California has recently
shown a keen interest in this
environmentally clean energy
source
The final slides suggest the pivotal
role that this Administration could
play in advancing this Americanbased, permanent solution to
climate change, and reducing
OPEC’s political influence
Worldwide. That pivotal role could
begin in January of 2007
Prepared Exclusively For
The Honorable
Sushil Kumar Shinde
The Energy Minister Of India
Technology Developed by America’s
National Aeronautics & Space
Administration
This presentation is an outline of
how we will develop low cost,
environmentally clean, space
based solar power generators
These Space Based Power Generators
Are Called
Solar Power Satellites or Solar Sats
Solar Sats Have Three Primary
Hardware Elements
All Solar Sat Elements Are Currently In
Production For Other Commercial Uses
Solar Cells Convert Sunlight
Into Electricity
Microwave Transmitters Convert This
Electricity Into Very Weak Microwave Beams
Microwaves Are Transmitted To Simple
Receiving Antennas On Earth
The Antennas Convert The Beams Back
Into Electricity And Feed It Into
Standard Power Grids
Ground Based Infrastructure Cost
Advantages of Solar Sat Power
No Ground Based Power Plant
Construction & Maintenance
No Ground Based Power Plant
Fuel Transport & Maintenance
No Power Line Construction
& Maintenance
No National Power Grid Needed
Environmental Benefits
No Fossil Fuel Emissions
No Nuclear Waste
The Low Power Microwave Beams From
Space Have Been Proven Safe By Both
NASA & The Space Agencies Of Several
Other Nations
Benefits Over Earth-Based Solar
Or Wind Powered Generators
Space Based Solar Satellites Provide
Constant Power 24 Hours Per Day &
365 Days Per Year
No Power Interruption At Night
No Interruption For Bad Weather
No Back-Up Power Storage Needed
Space Island Solar Satellite
Output Schedule (At Receiving
Antennas)
2012: 100 Megawatts – 850 Million Kilowatt
Hours (kWh) Per Year
2015: 10,000 Megawatts – 85 Billion Kilowatt
Hours (kWh) Per Year
2020: 25,000 Megawatts – 200 Billion Kilowatt
Hours (kWh) Per Year
2025: 50,000 Megawatts – 400 Billion Kilowatt
Hours (kWh) Per Year
2030: 100,000 Megawatts – 800 Billion Kilowatt
Hours (kWh) Per Year
Total Space Island Solar Satellite Output
From 2012 - 2030
Units Will Transmit A Total Of Approximately 2
Trillion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) To Receiving
Antennas On Earth
Our Guaranteed Fixed Selling Price Will Be 10
Cents (U.S.) Per Kilowatt Hour With No Inflation Or
Other Escalations Until 2030
Why Haven’t Solar Sats Been Built Until
Now?
High Launch Costs
Account For 95 % Of
Solar Satellite Costs
NASA Estimated That
Assembly Crews Of At
Least (100 ) Would Be
Needed To Build
These Facilities In
Orbit
Space Island’s Solution
To Provide A Secondary
Commercial Use For
Solar Satellite Launch
Vehicles In Earth’s Orbit
Launch Vehicle Description
Space Island Launch Vehicle
Engines
Fuel Tanks
Booster Rockets
All Required Elements Are
Now In Production For
The Space Shuttle
Program
Minor Technical
Improvements Will Be
Made To These Elements
Interiors Of
Launch Vehicle
Fuel Tanks &
Cargo Pods Will
Be Converted Into
Laboratories &
Living Quarters In
Orbit
Our Interiors Will
Be Leased To A
Wide Range Of
Commercial
Tenants
Lease Rates Will
Recover All Launch
Costs Within 1
Year, Allowing Us
To Charge Nothing
For Carrying Our
Solar Sat
Components To
Orbit
NASA’s Skylab Station
was built inside an
empty rocket fuel tank in 1973
Multi-Use Zero-Gravity Cluster Of
Converted Solar Satellite Launcher Fuel
Tanks
Our Rotating, Partial Gravity Space Island
Stations Will Comfortably Hold Several
Hundred Occupants Each
Space Viewing Lounge
Ring Station Resort Suite
Station Arrival Lounge
Station Restaurant
Station Hydroponic Farms
Benefits For India
The Space Island Group Has Developed A Set Of
Proposals & Benefits For India & Possibly Tata
Group To Be The First To Purchase These Clean
Energy From Space
Job Creation Benefits For India
All Receiving Antennas For Indian Use Could Be Built
In India
Some Solar Sat Components Could Be Built In India,
Purchased By The Space Island Group, Then
Shipped To Florida For Launch
India Could Become A “Broker” for Space Island
Energy Sold To Regional Nations From Japan To
Afghanistan
India Could Negotiate The Sale & Receive A
Commission On All Non India Energy Sales
We Would Then Beam The Energy Down To The
Final Energy Buyers
Additional Benefits To India
Space Island Could Lease Our Zero-Gravity Labs
To Indian Researchers At Deeply Discounted
Rates
We Will Also Carry The Researchers To The
Stations & Back At No Charge
The World’s Environmentalists & The International
News Media Could Portray India As The World
Leader In Utilizing This “Clean Energy From The
Stars”
Financing Options
India Could Issue A Power Purchase Agreement To
The Space Island Group, Inc. To Buy Our Entire 2
Trillion Kilowatt Hour Output Over The Next 25 Years
The Rate Would Not Exceed 10 Cents (U.S.) Per
Kilowatt Hour
We Would Require 5% Of That Amount, Or $10
Billion (U.S.), In Advance To Cover Our Early Launch
Vehicle Development, Launch & First Station
Construction Costs
Financing Option #1
India Could Supply A 5% Advance From Their Own
Resources In The Form Of A Line Of Credit
The Space Island Group Would Draw Against The
Advance As Needed Between Now & Our First
Launch In 2010
We Are Also Pursuing Other Advance Revenue
Sources Not Connected To Energy
Those Revenues Could Reduce Our Need To Draw
Against This India Line of Credit
Financing Option #2
Preliminary Discussions With The World Bank
Indicate That They May Be Willing To Loan India
This 5% Amount
They Seemed Eager To Support Our Approach To
Rural Electrification & Fossil Fuel Reduction Which
Could Eventually Be Used Worldwide
Financing Option #2 (Continued)
This Option May Allow India To Borrow $12 Billion
From The World Bank
India Could Use $2 Billion To Set-up Factories To
Build The Receiving Antennas & Solar Satellite
Components
Space Island Group Would Receive $10 Billion Of
The Funds To Develop Our Infrastructure, First
Space Station & Solar Satellite
As We Send The Power Down, India Would Pay
Half The Agreed Upon Rate Per Kilowatt Hour To
Us & The Other Half To The World Bank Until The
Loan Was Repaid
This Option Requires No Indian Expenditure Until
The Power Is Transmitted
Financing Option #3
India Could Share This Purchase With China Or
Other Countries
This Would Reduce India’s Financial Commitment,
But May Reduce World Bank Support
The World’s Media Attention Would Also Be Shared
With China or The Other Countries
Our Initial Contact With China Indicates That They
Are Keenly Interested In This Energy Source
But China Apparently Does Not Have The Option
Of World Bank Financing
Conclusion
This Project Is Undoubtedly One Of The Most
Innovative & Practical Solution To The World’s
Energy Challenges
We Believe This Project Matches The Visionary
Goals, The Needs & The Capabilities Of India
We Believe That We Can Help India Lead The
World Into This New Era Of Energy Development
Supplying India’ s Energy For
The 21st Century
Considerations & Benefits For The
United States of America
The Space Island Group has approached
India & China as our first energy buyers for
the following reasons:
50% of the people in each nation have no access to
electricity today
Both nations have budgeted $300 to $500 billion to
build electric power plants and transmission lines
over the next 20 years
Most of these power plants will use fossil or nuclear
fuel, adding enormous amounts of harmful gasses
or nuclear waste to the planet
Energy from American-built solar sats will eliminate
nearly half of both nation’s budgeted expenditures
and most of this harmful waste during the next
decade
Bi-Partisan Benefits of Solar
Powered Satellites
The President has asked American companies to
develop technology that will reduce the Worldwide
generation of climate changing gases. Solar
satellites can achieve that goal
Former Vice President Gore and the new
Democratic leadership also seek reductions in
climate changing gasses
As a California-based company, the Space Island
Group should be strongly supported by
Congresswomen Pelosi and Senator Boxer, among
many others
Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued)
The first U.S. location to receive these energy
beams would most likely be the former nuclear test
site near Las Vegas, Nevada, which is now partially
devoted to solar research.
The American-built solar power satellite and rocket
launch hardware used by the Space Island Group
has been developed, tested and refined by NASA
and American defense companies over the last 50
years
Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued)
Bi-Partisan support for NASA and defense work
during those years is the primary reason our project
is now possible
All of the rocket launcher components and most of
the solar satellite components to be purchased and
used by the Space Island Group will be built by
American aerospace firms using high-wage union
workers
Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued)
The Administration could assist in arranging
meetings the with World Bank
Solar power satellites will single-handedly meet the
World Bank’s goals of bringing electricity to rural
areas around the World, reducing fossil fuel use
Worldwide and reducing the political influence of
oil-exporting nations
We would like to discuss the financing options the
World Bank has at its disposal to assist the first
nations who contract with us to buy this clean
energy
Conclusion
American-built and American-launched solar power
satellites could meet all of our nation’s energy
needs and more than half the World’s energy needs
by the middle of this century
This Administration’s support could bring about a
positive legacy that will be acknowledged by
Mankind for centuries to come
Space Island Group,
Inc. Project
Commercial Space Solutions
For All of Mankind
P.O. Box 814 / West Covina, CA. 91793
Office: 626.338.3656 / Fax: 626.814.4449
spaceisland@verizon.net / www.spaceislandgroup.com
This presentation can be viewed at
www.spaceislandgroup.com/ceq-docs.html
Additional details of this project are described
at the following locations on our website;
www.spaceislandgroup.com/solarsat.html explains
what solar power satellites are, and their
environmental advantages over nuclear and fossil
fuel plants. It also explains how they could be used
to generate hydrogen from seawater, and possibly
steer hurricanes away from coastal cities. This
section has links to NASA studies of solar power
satellite designs.
www.spaceislandgroup.com/dual-launch.html details
the new launch vehicles we will develop with private
funds. This section has links to support letters from
major aerospace companies offering to build these
launch vehicles for us as our prime contractors.
www.spaceislandgroup.com/stationrates.html details
the lease rates we will changes our space station
tenants, and explains why we can carry their
personnel and materials to orbit and back at no
charge. This “zero- cost to orbit” aspect is what lets
us overcome the highest economic hurdle to building
and operating profitable solar powered satellites.
NASA and others have estimated that 95% of the
cost of building solar satellites will their costs. Solar
satellites will also require assembly crews in orbit.
This section explains that the Space Island Group will
retain 50% of the station interiors for our use, which
includes housing our solar satellite assembly crews.
www.spaceislandgroup.com/solarspace.html provides
a visual documentation of a ground based NASA test
on converting electrical energy into microwave
energy. Then transmitting these weak microwave
transmissions and converting them back into
electricity.
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Launch Vehicle, Solar Satellite & General Project Information)
Dr Feng Hsu
Organization: NASA
Position & Background: Dr. Feng Hsu is one of NASA’s lead
scientists and risk management experts. Dr. Hsu has been
working closely with the Space Island team and is happy to
confirm many of the technical aspects of our project particularly
with respect to technical viability and risk assessment.
Feng Can be contacted (Eastern Time) on +1 (301) 286 3416 or
by email at feng.hsu@nasa.gov
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Launch Vehicle, Space Research & General Project Information)
Dr. Lynn Harper / Dr. Dan Rasky
Organization: NASA / Space Portal
Position & Background: Lynn is another senior and highly credible
scientist serving nearly 30 years with NASA and is in charge of
their Space Portal Division at NASA AMES. She is extremely
knowledgeable and a strong supporter of Space Island and happy
to discuss any details of the feasibility of our project.
Dr. Rasky is the founder of Space Portal, the recipient of the
NASA Exceptional Achievement Award, the NASA Exceptional
Service Medal, twelve NASA Group Awards, and eight Space Act
Awards. He has 5 patents, 50 publications, is an Associate Fellow
of the AIAA, a Senior Member of the ASME and a strong
supporter of Space Island.
Both Lynn and Dan can be contacted (Pacific Time) at +1 (650)
604-5000 or +1 (650) 604-4930 or by email at;
lharper@mail.arc.nasa.gov or drasky@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Launch Vehicle & General Project Information)
Dr. William Gaubatz
Organization: President of Space-Available LLC and Chairman of
the Space Tourism Society, a member of the X-Prize Committee,
Chairman of the annual International Conference on
Commercial/Civil Next Generation Space Transportation, an
Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics (AIAA), a member of the International Academy of
Astronautics (IAA), a member of the International Institute of
Space Law (ISSL) and an Honorary member of the Japanese
Rocket Society (JRS).
Position & Background: Dr Gaubatz, while at McDonnell
Douglas, originated and managed the development of the Delta
Clipper reusable spaceplane system concept outlined in our
business plan.
Dr Gaubatz can be contacted either be email at
gaubatz@verizon.net or by phone on +1 (310) 375-6241.
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Launch Vehicle & General Project Information)
Dr. Paul Eckert
Organization: BOEING
Position and Background: Paul Eckert, Ph.D., holds the position
of International and Commercial Strategist, within the Space
Exploration unit of The Boeing Company. He develops strategies
to strengthen international business relationships and explore
new commercial opportunities. Dr. Eckert has held previous
positions with NASA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the
United States Senate. He holds a doctoral degree from Michigan
State University and a bachelor's degree with high honors from
Harvard University.
He personally accompanied us to many meetings on our behalf to
vouch for Boeings keen interest in our project. These meetings
also included the Deputy Science Advisor to President Bush and
the Indian Minister of Power.
He can be contacted at (Eastern Time): Cell Phone: +1 (703) 283
1665
Office: +1 (703) 414 6392 or by email at
paul.a.eckert@boeing.com
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Solar Satellite & General Project Information)
John Mankins
Organization: Founder and president of Artemis Innovation
Company and 25 year (retired) engineer and designer for
NASA.
Position & Background: John is a leading authority on Space
Solar Power and the architect for NASA’s concept
development of Space Solar Power Satellites. He is a strong
supporter of Space Island and is more than happy to speak
with you regarding aspects of our project. He is also under
contract as a consultant to the Space Island Group.
Dr. Mankins can be contacted (Eastern Time) on +1 (703)
858-1574 or by email at;
john.c.mankins@artemisinnovation.com
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Solar Satellite & General Project Information)
Dr. Ralph Nansen
Organization: Founder and president of Solar Space
Industries and Former head of the Boeing Solar Satellite
Division.
Position & Background: Dr Nansen is a leading authority on
Space Solar Power and the author of the book ‘Sun Power’
which covers the concept of Space Solar Power Satellites in
great detail. He is a strong supporter of Space Island and is
more than happy to speak with you regarding aspects of our
project. He is also keen to become involved as soon as our
initial funding is secure.
Dr Nansen Can be contacted (Pacific Time) on +1 (360) 4682900 or by email at nansens@centurytel.net
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Space Medical Issues, Research & General Project Information)
Dr Jim Logan
Organization: NASA
Position & Background: Dr Logan is a very credible scientist.
He is the former chief of medical operations for NASA and
also has a big interest in Space Solar Power. He is an
extremely knowledgeable yet down to earth guy who has
spent many hours with SIG reviewing our business plan.
Dr Logan can be contacted (Central Time) at +1 (281) 4832225 or +1 (713) 213-7890 or by email at TelemedJL@cs.com
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Space Medical Research & General Project Information)
Dr. Larry De Lucas
Organization: Center for Biophysical Sciences and
Engineering, Alabama University.
Position & Background: Dr. De Lucas is the current Senior
Professor for the above organization, a former shuttle astronaut
and the former Chief Scientist for the International Space
Station Program. He currently runs NASA’s largest RPC
(Regional Partnership Center) and has written a letter of
support for Space Island regarding the leasing markets for the
External Tanks.
Dr. De Lucas can be contacted on +1 (205) 934-5329 (Eastern
Time) or +1 (205) 807-8044 or by email at
delucas@cbse.uab.edu
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Space Based Solar Satellite & General Project Information)
John Kohut
Organization: John Kohut is a New Business Development Manager
at the Raytheon Corporation and Raytheon which has over 30 years of
experience in transmitting electrical energy via microwaves on the
ground and in space. They will most likely manage the development
and integration of our solar power satellites.
Position & Background: John is leading Raytheon’s internal studies of
how their current components can be modified to meet our needs. He
is coordinating his efforts with the Canadian firm, Macdonald Detweiler
Associates, which will develop the robotic components to assemble our
solar power satellites in orbit. MDA built several robotic arms and similar
devices for NASA’s space shuttle and for the International Space Station.
John travels extensively.
Contact Information: His cell phone number is (520) 891-3680 and
email address at; john_kohut@raytheon.com
Space Island Group
Technical Advisors
(Launch Vehicle & General Project Information)
Pranav Mehta
Organization: Currently, President of Pranav Mehta Enterprises a
major environmental consulting firm in India. He is also the
official representative for the Space Island Group in India.
Position & Background: Formerly an executive with Tata Group,
Reliance and the India State owned Gujarat State Industrial
Investment Corporation. Pranav brings to the Space Island
Group Project a unique set a skills to assist in developing strong
and lasting relations with Governments and Companies on the
sub-continent.
Contact Information: Pranav can be reached at; 011 098795
11275 or at; pranavcreative@gmail.com