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Information about several papers discussed at the "International Space Development Conference" (ISDC) hosted by the National Space Society is presented. Topics included space tourism, space-based solar power, and the Chinese space program. The conference featured several people in astronautics including Elon Musk, Will Whitehorn, and Will Pomerantz.

Looks at solar power satellite (SPS) which was one of the most ingenious global scale technologies studied during the 1970s. What studies conducted suggest; Details on what science of complexity has demonstrated; Reference to example from John Holland of the Santa Fe Institute. INSETS: The reemergence of SPS;The land rush in LEO.

Features a Solar Power Satellite (SPS). Energy as the most crucial problem facing the whole Earth; Four key technologies involved in building SPS; Two major interlinked problems in allocating tax dollars from the federal budget directly to the space program; Belief of SPS inventor Dr. Peter Glaser in a `terraced' approach; Economy in operating the SPS system; Focus of America's efforts in space.

Considers the possibility of a market for the space-based energy source in the U.S. Factors that could open new sources of power within 10 to 15 years; Factor that hinders space power transmission on Earth; Factors essential in the cost equation of solar power; Ways in reducing launch costs.

The article discusses highlights of the 2014 International SunSat Design Competition, launched by the "Online Journal of Space Communication" and sponsored by the National Space Society (NSS). Topics explored include the space solar power-focused objectives of the competition, the participation of scientists and engineers in the contest, and the award-winning satellite project designed by the HelioAstra team of Rajiv Gandhi University in India.

Discusses the use of solar power satellites to provide electrical power generation and transmission in space. Ground experimental phase; Technical and economic feasibility; Consideration of energy sources for remote spacecraft and satellites.

The article discusses the agreement between aerospace engineer and former India's President Abdul Kalam and Mark Hopkins, executive committee chairman of the U.S. National Space Society (NSS). It states that the two have agreed to work together for the development of space solar power forging international organizations. It mentions that they have long shared dream of humanity in all nations living in prosperity and peace through global collaboration in challenges faced by the planet Earth.

Reports that Spacecause has launched a campaign in an effort to obtain funding for Satellite Solar Power (SSP). What the SSP concept involves; Potential of the SSP; Expectations that the worldwide demand for electricity will increase by the year 2018; Details on the SSP campaign.

Recommends the renewal of interest in Satellite Power Stations (SPS) as a source of energy. Initiative undertaken on SPSs by the author as president of the National Space Society's Spacecause; Enlisting the support of the Sunsat Energy Council and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Discusses the role of Peter Glaser as the vice president of space operations for Arthur D. Little of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Consideration of the work Glaser did with the solar power satellite (SPS); His involvement with experiments to test a portable contamination detector for use on the Space Station Freedom; Speculation about the future of solar power satellites.

Discusses the idea that the planet Earth is facing a crisis, due to the increase in population. View that humans are depleting Earth's sources of energy and damaging its ecology; Suggestion that a strategy must be developed to move beyond Earth and use the energy and material resources available in the Solar System; Assessment of the solar power satellite, in order to discover its uses in space programs in the U.S., including in the areas of efficient solar cells, higher frequency microwaves, Sun-powered lasers, robotic assembly, and advanced launch systems.