Nice article in (yesterday's) NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/04/science/earth/04ENER.html
Marty Hoffert had mentioned this was coming; I had hoped to
chat with the reporter beforehand but didn't get around to it...
Anyway, he mentions space solar power several times in a positive
fashion, and the need for a substantial R&D effort. Looks good!
Arthur