Laser power stations, perhaps drawing energy from the local environment, might one day propel spacecraft throughout the solar system, as seen in the futuristic artist's concept from 1994. NASA has developed artwork like this over the years to help visualize various exploration concepts.
Laser power stations, perhaps drawing energy from the local environment, might one day propel spacecraft throughout the solar system, as seen in the futuristic artist’s concept from 1994. NASA has developed artwork like this over the years to help visualize various exploration concepts, from small robotic probes to multiple-spacecraft human exploration missions.Photo credit: NASA/Pat Rawlings(SAIC)+ View More Artists’ Concepts