Star Catcher

Overview

Builds a space-based power grid that uses optical power beaming to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites’ existing solar arrays without hardware modifications.

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Timeline

1. May 2026Funding Roundpowermag.com ↗

   $65M Series A.