This Presentation Was Developed Especially For The Council On Environmental Quality Executive Office of the President December 20, 2006

The following PowerPoint Presentation was given to the Power Minister of India in the summer of 2006

It outlines the environmental and economic benefits of the unique, space- based electric power source being developed by the Space Island Group, Inc. in California

The presentation has led to our current, early stage negotiations for a $200 billion energy purchase between the Space Island Group and State/Federal energy decision makers in India, China and Japan

The State of California has recently shown a keen interest in this environmentally clean energy source

The final slides suggest the pivotal role that this Administration could play in advancing this American- based, permanent solution to climate change, and reducing OPEC’s political influence Worldwide. That pivotal role could begin in January of 2007

Prepared Exclusively For The Honorable Sushil Kumar Shinde The Energy Minister Of India

Technology Developed by America’s National Aeronautics & Space Administration This presentation is an outline of how we will develop low cost, environmentally clean, space based solar power generators

These Space Based Power Generators Are Called Solar Power Satellites or Solar Sats

Solar Sats Have Three Primary Hardware Elements

All Solar Sat Elements Are Currently In Production For Other Commercial Uses

Solar Cells Convert Sunlight Into Electricity

Microwave Transmitters Convert This Electricity Into Very Weak Microwave Beams

Microwaves Are Transmitted To Simple Receiving Antennas On Earth

The Antennas Convert The Beams Back Into Electricity And Feed It Into Standard Power Grids

Ground Based Infrastructure Cost Advantages of Solar Sat Power No Ground Based Power Plant Construction & Maintenance No Ground Based Power Plant Fuel Transport & Maintenance No Power Line Construction & Maintenance No National Power Grid Needed

Environmental Benefits No Fossil Fuel Emissions No Nuclear Waste The Low Power Microwave Beams From Space Have Been Proven Safe By Both NASA & The Space Agencies Of Several Other Nations

Benefits Over Earth-Based Solar Or Wind Powered Generators Space Based Solar Satellites Provide Constant Power 24 Hours Per Day & 365 Days Per Year No Power Interruption At Night No Interruption For Bad Weather No Back-Up Power Storage Needed

Space Island Solar Satellite Output Schedule (At Receiving Antennas) 2012: 100 Megawatts – 850 Million Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Per Year 2015: 10,000 Megawatts – 85 Billion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Per Year 2020: 25,000 Megawatts – 200 Billion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Per Year 2025: 50,000 Megawatts – 400 Billion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Per Year 2030: 100,000 Megawatts – 800 Billion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) Per Year

Total Space Island Solar Satellite Output From Units Will Transmit A Total Of Approximately 2 Trillion Kilowatt Hours (kWh) To Receiving Antennas On Earth Our Guaranteed Fixed Selling Price Will Be 10 Cents (U.S.) Per Kilowatt Hour With No Inflation Or Other Escalations Until 2030

Why Haven’t Solar Sats Been Built Until Now? High Launch Costs Account For 95 % Of Solar Satellite Costs NASA Estimated That Assembly Crews Of At Least (100 ) Would Be Needed To Build These Facilities In Orbit

Space Island’s Solution To Provide A Secondary Commercial Use For Solar Satellite Launch Vehicles In Earth’s Orbit

Launch Vehicle Description

Space Island Launch Vehicle Engines Fuel Tanks Booster Rockets All Required Elements Are Now In Production For The Space Shuttle Program Minor Technical Improvements Will Be Made To These Elements

Interiors Of Launch Vehicle Fuel Tanks & Cargo Pods Will Be Converted Into Laboratories & Living Quarters In Orbit

Lease Rates Will Recover All Launch Costs Within 1 Year, Allowing Us To Charge Nothing For Carrying Our Solar Sat Components To Orbit Our Interiors Will Be Leased To A Wide Range Of Commercial Tenants

NASA’s Skylab Station was built inside an empty rocket fuel tank in 1973

Multi-Use Zero-Gravity Cluster Of Converted Solar Satellite Launcher Fuel Tanks

Our Rotating, Partial Gravity Space Island Stations Will Comfortably Hold Several Hundred Occupants Each

Space Viewing Lounge

Ring Station Resort Suite

Station Arrival Lounge

Station Restaurant

Station Hydroponic Farms

Benefits For India The Space Island Group Has Developed A Set Of Proposals & Benefits For India & Possibly Tata Group To Be The First To Purchase These Clean Energy From Space

Job Creation Benefits For India All Receiving Antennas For Indian Use Could Be Built In India Some Solar Sat Components Could Be Built In India, Purchased By The Space Island Group, Then Shipped To Florida For Launch India Could Become A “Broker” for Space Island Energy Sold To Regional Nations From Japan To Afghanistan India Could Negotiate The Sale & Receive A Commission On All Non India Energy Sales We Would Then Beam The Energy Down To The Final Energy Buyers

Additional Benefits To India Space Island Could Lease Our Zero-Gravity Labs To Indian Researchers At Deeply Discounted Rates We Will Also Carry The Researchers To The Stations & Back At No Charge The World’s Environmentalists & The International News Media Could Portray India As The World Leader In Utilizing This “Clean Energy From The Stars”

Financing Options India Could Issue A Power Purchase Agreement To The Space Island Group, Inc. To Buy Our Entire 2 Trillion Kilowatt Hour Output Over The Next 25 Years The Rate Would Not Exceed 10 Cents (U.S.) Per Kilowatt Hour We Would Require 5% Of That Amount, Or $10 Billion (U.S.), In Advance To Cover Our Early Launch Vehicle Development, Launch & First Station Construction Costs

Financing Option #1 India Could Supply A 5% Advance From Their Own Resources In The Form Of A Line Of Credit The Space Island Group Would Draw Against The Advance As Needed Between Now & Our First Launch In 2010 We Are Also Pursuing Other Advance Revenue Sources Not Connected To Energy Those Revenues Could Reduce Our Need To Draw Against This India Line of Credit

Financing Option #2 Preliminary Discussions With The World Bank Indicate That They May Be Willing To Loan India This 5% Amount They Seemed Eager To Support Our Approach To Rural Electrification & Fossil Fuel Reduction Which Could Eventually Be Used Worldwide

Financing Option #2 (Continued) This Option May Allow India To Borrow $12 Billion From The World Bank India Could Use $2 Billion To Set-up Factories To Build The Receiving Antennas & Solar Satellite Components Space Island Group Would Receive $10 Billion Of The Funds To Develop Our Infrastructure, First Space Station & Solar Satellite As We Send The Power Down, India Would Pay Half The Agreed Upon Rate Per Kilowatt Hour To Us & The Other Half To The World Bank Until The Loan Was Repaid This Option Requires No Indian Expenditure Until The Power Is Transmitted

Financing Option #3 India Could Share This Purchase With China Or Other Countries This Would Reduce India’s Financial Commitment, But May Reduce World Bank Support The World’s Media Attention Would Also Be Shared With China or The Other Countries Our Initial Contact With China Indicates That They Are Keenly Interested In This Energy Source But China Apparently Does Not Have The Option Of World Bank Financing

Conclusion This Project Is Undoubtedly One Of The Most Innovative & Practical Solution To The World’s Energy Challenges We Believe This Project Matches The Visionary Goals, The Needs & The Capabilities Of India We Believe That We Can Help India Lead The World Into This New Era Of Energy Development

Supplying India’ s Energy For The 21 st Century

Considerations & Benefits For The United States of America

The Space Island Group has approached India & China as our first energy buyers for the following reasons: 50% of the people in each nation have no access to electricity today Both nations have budgeted $300 to $500 billion to build electric power plants and transmission lines over the next 20 years Most of these power plants will use fossil or nuclear fuel, adding enormous amounts of harmful gasses or nuclear waste to the planet Energy from American-built solar sats will eliminate nearly half of both nation’s budgeted expenditures and most of this harmful waste during the next decade

Bi-Partisan Benefits of Solar Powered Satellites The President has asked American companies to develop technology that will reduce the Worldwide generation of climate changing gases. Solar satellites can achieve that goal Former Vice President Gore and the new Democratic leadership also seek reductions in climate changing gasses As a California-based company, the Space Island Group should be strongly supported by Congresswomen Pelosi and Senator Boxer, among many others

Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued) The first U.S. location to receive these energy beams would most likely be the former nuclear test site near Las Vegas, Nevada, which is now partially devoted to solar research. The American-built solar power satellite and rocket launch hardware used by the Space Island Group has been developed, tested and refined by NASA and American defense companies over the last 50 years

Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued) Bi-Partisan support for NASA and defense work during those years is the primary reason our project is now possible All of the rocket launcher components and most of the solar satellite components to be purchased and used by the Space Island Group will be built by American aerospace firms using high-wage union workers

Bi-Partisan Benefits (Continued) The Administration could assist in arranging meetings the with World Bank Solar power satellites will single-handedly meet the World Bank’s goals of bringing electricity to rural areas around the World, reducing fossil fuel use Worldwide and reducing the political influence of oil-exporting nations We would like to discuss the financing options the World Bank has at its disposal to assist the first nations who contract with us to buy this clean energy

Conclusion American-built and American-launched solar power satellites could meet all of our nation’s energy needs and more than half the World’s energy needs by the middle of this century This Administration’s support could bring about a positive legacy that will be acknowledged by Mankind for centuries to come

Space Island Group, Inc. Project Commercial Space Solutions For All of Mankind P.O. Box 814 / West Covina, CA Office: / Fax: / This presentation can be viewed at

Additional details of this project are described at the following locations on our website; explains what solar power satellites are, and their environmental advantages over nuclear and fossil fuel plants. It also explains how they could be used to generate hydrogen from seawater, and possibly steer hurricanes away from coastal cities. This section has links to NASA studies of solar power satellite designs.

details the new launch vehicles we will develop with private funds. This section has links to support letters from major aerospace companies offering to build these launch vehicles for us as our prime contractors.

details the lease rates we will changes our space station tenants, and explains why we can carry their personnel and materials to orbit and back at no charge. This “zero- cost to orbit” aspect is what lets us overcome the highest economic hurdle to building and operating profitable solar powered satellites. NASA and others have estimated that 95% of the cost of building solar satellites will their costs. Solar satellites will also require assembly crews in orbit. This section explains that the Space Island Group will retain 50% of the station interiors for our use, which includes housing our solar satellite assembly crews.

provides a visual documentation of a ground based NASA test on converting electrical energy into microwave energy. Then transmitting these weak microwave transmissions and converting them back into electricity.

Dr Feng Hsu Dr Feng Hsu Organization: NASA Position & Background: Dr. Feng Hsu is one of NASA’s lead scientists and risk management experts. Dr. Hsu has been working closely with the Space Island team and is happy to confirm many of the technical aspects of our project particularly with respect to technical viability and risk assessment. Feng Can be contacted (Eastern Time) on +1 (301) or by at Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Launch Vehicle, Solar Satellite & General Project Information)

Dr. Lynn HarperDr. Lynn Harper / Dr. Dan Rasky Dr. Lynn Harper Organization: NASA / Space Portal Position & Background: Lynn is another senior and highly credible scientist serving nearly 30 years with NASA and is in charge of their Space Portal Division at NASA AMES. She is extremely knowledgeable and a strong supporter of Space Island and happy to discuss any details of the feasibility of our project. Dr. Rasky is the founder of Space Portal, the recipient of the NASA Exceptional Achievement Award, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, twelve NASA Group Awards, and eight Space Act Awards. He has 5 patents, 50 publications, is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA, a Senior Member of the ASME and a strong supporter of Space Island. Both Lynn and Dan can be contacted (Pacific Time) at +1 (650) or +1 (650) or by at; or Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Launch Vehicle, Space Research & General Project Information)

Dr. William Gaubatz Dr. William Gaubatz Organization: President of Space-Available LLC and Chairman of the Space Tourism Society, a member of the X-Prize Committee, Chairman of the annual International Conference on Commercial/Civil Next Generation Space Transportation, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), a member of the International Institute of Space Law (ISSL) and an Honorary member of the Japanese Rocket Society (JRS). Position & Background: Dr Gaubatz, while at McDonnell Douglas, originated and managed the development of the Delta Clipper reusable spaceplane system concept outlined in our business plan. Dr Gaubatz can be contacted either be at or by phone on +1 (310) Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Launch Vehicle & General Project Information)

Dr. Paul Eckert Organization: BOEING Position and Background: Paul Eckert, Ph.D., holds the position of International and Commercial Strategist, within the Space Exploration unit of The Boeing Company. He develops strategies to strengthen international business relationships and explore new commercial opportunities. Dr. Eckert has held previous positions with NASA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the United States Senate. He holds a doctoral degree from Michigan State University and a bachelor's degree with high honors from Harvard University. The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company He personally accompanied us to many meetings on our behalf to vouch for Boeings keen interest in our project. These meetings also included the Deputy Science Advisor to President Bush and the Indian Minister of Power. He can be contacted at (Eastern Time): Cell Phone: +1 (703) Office: +1 (703) or by at Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Launch Vehicle & General Project Information)

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Solar Satellite & General Project Information) John Mankins John Mankins Organization: Founder and president of Artemis Innovation Company and 25 year (retired) engineer and designer for NASA. Position & Background: John is a leading authority on Space Solar Power and the architect for NASA’s concept development of Space Solar Power Satellites. He is a strong supporter of Space Island and is more than happy to speak with you regarding aspects of our project. He is also under contract as a consultant to the Space Island Group. Dr. Mankins can be contacted (Eastern Time) on +1 (703) or by at;

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Solar Satellite & General Project Information) Dr. Ralph Nansen Dr. Ralph Nansen Organization: Founder and president of Solar Space Industries and Former head of the Boeing Solar Satellite Division. Position & Background: Dr Nansen is a leading authority on Space Solar Power and the author of the book ‘Sun Power’ which covers the concept of Space Solar Power Satellites in great detail. He is a strong supporter of Space Island and is more than happy to speak with you regarding aspects of our project. He is also keen to become involved as soon as our initial funding is secure. Dr Nansen Can be contacted (Pacific Time) on +1 (360) or by at

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Space Medical Issues, Research & General Project Information) Dr Jim Logan Dr Jim Logan Organization: NASA Position & Background: Dr Logan is a very credible scientist. He is the former chief of medical operations for NASA and also has a big interest in Space Solar Power. He is an extremely knowledgeable yet down to earth guy who has spent many hours with SIG reviewing our business plan. Dr Logan can be contacted (Central Time) at +1 (281) or +1 (713) or by at

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Space Medical Research & General Project Information) Dr. Larry De Lucas Dr. Larry De Lucas Organization: Center for Biophysical Sciences and Engineering, Alabama University. Position & Background: Dr. De Lucas is the current Senior Professor for the above organization, a former shuttle astronaut and the former Chief Scientist for the International Space Station Program. He currently runs NASA’s largest RPC (Regional Partnership Center) and has written a letter of support for Space Island regarding the leasing markets for the External Tanks. Dr. De Lucas can be contacted on +1 (205) (Eastern Time) or +1 (205) or by at

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Space Based Solar Satellite & General Project Information) John Kohut Organization: John Kohut is a New Business Development Manager at the Raytheon Corporation and Raytheon which has over 30 years of experience in transmitting electrical energy via microwaves on the ground and in space. They will most likely manage the development and integration of our solar power satellites. Position & Background: John is leading Raytheon’s internal studies of how their current components can be modified to meet our needs. He is coordinating his efforts with the Canadian firm, Macdonald Detweiler Associates, which will develop the robotic components to assemble our solar power satellites in orbit. MDA built several robotic arms and similar devices for NASA’s space shuttle and for the International Space Station. John travels extensively. Contact Information: His cell phone number is (520) and address at;

Space Island Group Technical Advisors (Launch Vehicle & General Project Information) Pranav Mehta Organization: Currently, President of Pranav Mehta Enterprises a major environmental consulting firm in India. He is also the official representative for the Space Island Group in India. Position & Background: Formerly an executive with Tata Group, Reliance and the India State owned Gujarat State Industrial Investment Corporation. Pranav brings to the Space Island Group Project a unique set a skills to assist in developing strong and lasting relations with Governments and Companies on the sub-continent. Contact Information: Pranav can be reached at; or at;