Solar energy is a kind of rich

clean

and renewable energy

which has the potential to alleviate the energy crisis and environmental problems of the world. Due to the high energy density in space without the influence of weather and nighttime

an important way to obtain large amounts of solar energy in the future is to construct space solar power stations (SSPSs). However

the dynamics and control of the SSPSs are challenges to scientists and engineers

because SSPSs are ultra-large and ultra-flexible spacecraft that operate for decades with accurate attitude pointing requirement. The main purpose of this paper is to review the main results on conceptual designs

dynamics

and control of SSPSs. Firstly

the background and development history of SSPSs were briefly introduced. Meanwhile

the main conceptual designs of SSPSs were summarized. Then

the dynamic and control studies of SSPSs during their serving period were outlined

including dynamic modelling methods

effects of space perturbations

numerical simulation methods

orbital and attitude control

and structural vibration control. It is found that the studies of dynamics and control of SSPSs are still at the initial stage. The previous researches mainly focused on the simplified dynamic models of the SSPSs

such as rigid bodies

beams

and plates. Another focus is on the control of orbit

attitude

or structural vibration of SSPSs separately

despite the coupling effects among them. Nevertheless

the coupled orbit-attitude-structure models in space environment and coordinated orbit-attitude-structure control still need further developments. Finally

some future directions on dynamics and control of SSPSs were given.