The Long Way by George O. Smith:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

Geeky and amusing Venus Equilateral Station story about real engineers with time on their hands, and plenty of vacuum. How about just hooking up with Sol directly for power? Based on drawings on tablecloths.


('The Long Way' by George O. Smith)

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Solar Beam
Obtaining solar power by means of a direct connection with the sun.

Suit-Radio - space suit comm
A means of communication between two individuals clad in space suits.

 

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