Pentagon pursues space-based solar power
In this week’s episode of The Break Out, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Senior Space Reporter Theresa Hitchens discuss the US military’s renewed ambition to harness solar power for missions in orbit. Can interest from Silicon Valley and venture capitalists help deliver a new solution?
Then Mehta and Deputy Editor Lee Ferran recap top news from the NATO 2026 summit in Ankara before setting the scene for next week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.
The U.S. military is pursuing the development of space-based solar power for missions in orbit, seeking collaboration with Silicon Valley and venture capitalists. This initiative reflects a strategic interest in enhancing energy solutions for military operations. Additionally, the report highlights discussions from the NATO 2026 summit and anticipates the Farnborough International Airshow.
- The U.S. military is renewing its ambition to harness solar power for missions in orbit.
- There is potential interest from Silicon Valley and venture capitalists in this initiative.
- The report includes a recap of the NATO 2026 summit and mentions the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow.