Advanced green energy generation concepts like space-based solar power (SBSP) have extensively been studied in the past, but have not been implemented due to several challenges. One of these key challenges is the fact that solar power satellites demand tremendously large infrastructures, that require numerous launches with large masses.Advanced green energy generation concepts like space-based solar power (SBSP) have extensively been studied in the past, but have not been implemented due to several challenges. One of these key challenges is the fact that solar power satellites demand tremendously large infrastructures, that require numerous launches with large masses.This study idea aims to give a new look at the assembly of a SBSP station based on strategic technologies being developed in Europe, in particular: -HOTDOCK modular interfaces allowing the interconnection of structures (part of the PER ASPERA programme) -A number of Multi-Arm Robot (MAR) (being developed in the ESA MIRROR project) The concept foresees multiple multi-axis robots that create the vast (km-scale) structural elements of the solar power satellite by mounting standardized construction elements together.ness. Various enabling technologies for space robotics are being developed in collaboration between ESA, National Agencies, the EU and Industry as part of the PER ASPERA programme. This study idea aims to give a new look at the assembly of a SBSP station based on strategic technologies being developed in Europe, in particular: -HOTDOCK modular interfaces allowing the interconnection of structures (part of the PER ASPERA programme) -A number of Multi-Arm Robot (MAR) (being developed in the ESA MIRROR project) The concept foresees multiple multi-axis robots that create the vast (km-scale) structural elements of the solar power satellite by mounting standardized construction elements together. To do so, the robots are potentially attached to a central truss girder and slide up and down, or translate through HOTDOCK-compatible interfaces along the ever-growing spacecraft-structure. The study will use existing reference architectures and focus on the in-orbit construction process of extremely large infrastructure.
