Transfer of electricity in space

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to suggest and research a revolutionary method‐transfer of electricity in outer Space with distance of hundreds of millions kilometers by ultra‐cool plasma cables.

Design/methodology/approach

Methods of the plasma and electricity physic are used for research.

Findings

Theory of plasma cable transferring is offered, developed and its possibilities researched.

Research limitations/implications

This method uses a high voltage electricity and plasma source (accelerator).

Practical implications

Offers conclusions from the research of a revolutionary new idea‐transferring electric energy in the hard vacuum of outer space wirelessly, using a plasma power cord as an electric cable (wire). He computed the macroprojects: transference of hundreds kilowatts of energy to Earth's Space Station, transferring energy to the Moon or back, transferring energy to a spaceship at distance 100 million of kilometers, the transfer energy to Mars when one is located at opposite side of the distant Sun, transfer colossal energy from one of Earth's continents to another continent (for example, between Europe – USA) wirelessly – using Earth's ionosphere as cable, using Earth as gigantic storage of electric energy, using the plasma ring as huge MagSail for moving of spaceships.

Originality/value

The paper provides information on a revolutionary method for the transfer of electricity in outer space.

Citation

Bolonkin, A. (2007), "Transfer of electricity in space", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 79 No. 3, pp. 273-283. https://doi.org/10.1108/00022660710743886