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PART 1Executive Overview
1Definition

Dyson spheres can be constructed to harvest resources and energy from stars. They represent a significant step towards sustainable interstellar resource management.

Category
Space Infrastructure
Best use
Resource Extraction, Energy Harvesting
Stage
CIV-SCALE
PART 2Technical & Manufacturing
4How It Works

By enveloping or partially enveloping a star, Dyson spheres could provide an almost infinite source of energy and raw materials for civilisation-scale projects.

PART 3Market & Industry
9Companies Involved
Stellar Harvest Inc.

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