Disadvantages of Laser Beam Power Transmission
Suffers from atmospheric losses due to environmental factors such as rain and clouds and hence cannot provide continuous power
Has a low conversion efficiency
May require huge battery storage systems on the ground
Carries the risk of causing skin...
Virgin and Blue Orgin are both exepensive roller coasters to space and back (well to the edge). Unless they can achieve space flight for an extended period of time (cough...cough..SpaceX)....they will be doomed