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Japan's OHISAMA Satellite to Beam Solar Power by 2025

4/27/2025

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Japan is set to revolutionize energy with the launch of its 400-pound satellite, OHISAMA, designed to beam solar power wirelessly to Earth. By transmitting one kilowatt of energy via microwave, this ambitious project seeks to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels and tackle climate change head-on, with liftoff anticipated after April 2025.

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Japan is set to revolutionize energy with the launch of its 400-pound satellite, OHISAMA, designed to beam solar power wirelessly to Earth. By transmitting one kilowatt of energy via microwave, this ambitious project seeks to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels and tackle climate change head-on, with liftoff anticipated after April 2025.