China is considering the possibility of establishing a space-based project akin to the 'Three Gorges Dam'.
2025-04-05 20:35:08
Science & Tech | The ambitious project would involve a space-based solar station generating power in the orbit and then transmitting the same to Earth.
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China is embarking on yet another bold energy megaproject, following its announcement of the construction of the largest dam globally, this time venturing into space. A prominent Chinese scientist has referred to this initiative as "a Three Gorges Dam project in orbit." According to the South China Morning Post, scientist Long Lehao is considering the use of super heavy rockets to establish solar power stations beyond our planet.
The visionary initiative aims to establish a solar power station in space that would harness solar energy in orbit and relay it back to Earth. These solar stations have the advantage of producing energy consistently, unaffected by the fluctuati
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