U.S. urged to lead commercialization of space-based solar power as SpaceX reusable rockets cut launch costs

The article argues the United States should take the lead in commercializing space-based solar power. It says reusable rockets are a key prerequisite for making the technology viable at scale, and points to SpaceX’s reusable launch systems as having significantly reduced costs. The piece describes SpaceX as the only currently proven provider of low-cost access to orbit, effectively reinforcing its strategic role in space-energy infrastructure.