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Star Catcher Demos Laser Power Beaming 1.1 kW

Laser power beaming

The startup aims to build a power-beaming network in space.

Credit: Star Catcher
Star Catcher Industries says it has demonstrated wireless laser power beaming, transmitting 1.1 kW of electrical power to commercial off-the-shelf solar panels over more than 1 km (0.6 mi.). Star Catcher said on Nov. 4 that it delivered more than 10 megajoules of energy throughout the entire...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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