This is a step towards deploying an in-space energy grid that will eliminate power constraints for satellites.
Ground Demonstration Validates Technology
Conducted at EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, this end-to-end ground demonstration validates the core technology that will soon address the growing gap between supply and demand in on-orbit power generation.
During the demonstration, Star Catcher's proprietary energy transmission system successfully collected and transmitted concentrated solar energy over 100 meters to multiple off-the-shelf satellite solar arrays, proving the viability of the company's space technology under real-world conditions.
Success Marks a Major Milestone for Star Catcher Industries
"This demonstration marks the first end-to-end test of our space power beaming technology, proving we can collect and wirelessly transmit energy with the precision needed for space applications," said Andrew Rush, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Catcher Industries. "Today's success puts us one step closer to eliminating power constraints in space and unlocking new capabilities for satellites and the customers they serve."
Preparing for Large-Scale Testing and Future Developments
Star Catcher Industries is preparing for its first large-scale test this summer at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) – the historic site of the Space Shuttle's landings until 2011.
The company recently secured a $12.25 million seed round, co-led by Initialized Capital and B Capital, and was awarded an AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 contract to advance space-based energy transmission capabilities.
