Star Catcher Power Node silhouetted by Sun
Star Catcher Power Node silhouetted by Sun

Star Catcher Network

Star Catcher Network

Star Catcher Network

Power budgets are a thing of the past.

Power budgets are a thing of the past.

Power budgets are a thing of the past.

The Star Catcher Network wirelessly transmits concentrated solar energy directly to client satellites' existing solar arrays, enabling up to 10x more power generation than onboard systems alone –– no retrofit required.

The Star Catcher Network wirelessly transmits concentrated solar energy directly to client satellites' existing solar arrays, enabling up to 10x more power generation than onboard systems alone –– no retrofit required.

The Star Catcher Network wirelessly transmits concentrated solar energy directly to client satellites' existing solar arrays, enabling up to 10x more power generation than onboard systems alone –– no retrofit required.

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How it works

How it works

How it works

The Star Catcher Network is comprised of Power Nodes that collect, concentrate, refine, and distribute power to client satellites anywhere in Low Earth Orbit and beyond.

A close up of the Sun with many solar flares

Energy Source

The Sun is a near-limitless fusion reactor whose light, though abundant, arrives scattered and low-powered.

A close up of the Sun with many solar flares

Energy Source

The Sun is a near-limitless fusion reactor whose light, though abundant, arrives scattered and low-powered.

A close up of the Sun with many solar flares

Energy Source

The Sun is a near-limitless fusion reactor whose light, though abundant, arrives scattered and low-powered.

Star Catcher Power Node with fresnel lens collection system illuminated by the Sun and Earth in background

Collection & Concentration

Star Catcher Power Nodes collect diffuse sunlight with lightweight, low-cost Fresnel lenses to direct and concentrate it.

Star Catcher Power Node with fresnel lens collection system illuminated by the Sun and Earth in background

Collection & Concentration

Star Catcher Power Nodes collect diffuse sunlight with lightweight, low-cost Fresnel lenses to direct and concentrate it.

Star Catcher Power Node with fresnel lens collection system illuminated by the Sun and Earth in background

Collection & Concentration

Star Catcher Power Nodes collect diffuse sunlight with lightweight, low-cost Fresnel lenses to direct and concentrate it.

Star Catcher multi-wavelength laser beam at Launch and Landing Facility optical power transmission test

Refinement

The light is then refined into wavelengths tuned for maximum transmission and conversion efficiency on existing satellite solar panels.

Star Catcher multi-wavelength laser beam at Launch and Landing Facility optical power transmission test

Refinement

The light is then refined into wavelengths tuned for maximum transmission and conversion efficiency on existing satellite solar panels.

Star Catcher multi-wavelength laser beam at Launch and Landing Facility optical power transmission test

Refinement

The light is then refined into wavelengths tuned for maximum transmission and conversion efficiency on existing satellite solar panels.

Star Catcher Power Node transmitting power via beams of concentrated light to various satellites with a large Sun silhouetting it and Earth in background

Tracking & Distribution

Precision tracking systems control adaptive mirrors capable of beaming light to 50 satellites at once, ensuring every photon reaches its intended destination.

Star Catcher Power Node transmitting power via beams of concentrated light to various satellites with a large Sun silhouetting it and Earth in background

Tracking & Distribution

Precision tracking systems control adaptive mirrors capable of beaming light to 50 satellites at once, ensuring every photon reaches its intended destination.

Star Catcher Power Node transmitting power via beams of concentrated light to various satellites with a large Sun silhouetting it and Earth in background

Tracking & Distribution

Precision tracking systems control adaptive mirrors capable of beaming light to 50 satellites at once, ensuring every photon reaches its intended destination.

Remote sensing satellite receiving additional power from beams of concentrated and refined light coming from an off-screen Star Catcher Power Node

Delivery & Use

With no retrofit required, satellites can generate up to 10x more power on demand, enabling more uptime, supercharged missions, and next-gen capabilities.

Remote sensing satellite receiving additional power from beams of concentrated and refined light coming from an off-screen Star Catcher Power Node

Delivery & Use

With no retrofit required, satellites can generate up to 10x more power on demand, enabling more uptime, supercharged missions, and next-gen capabilities.

Remote sensing satellite receiving additional power from beams of concentrated and refined light coming from an off-screen Star Catcher Power Node

Delivery & Use

With no retrofit required, satellites can generate up to 10x more power on demand, enabling more uptime, supercharged missions, and next-gen capabilities.

Studio render shot of a Star Catcher Network Power Node with fresnel lens collection system illuminated
Studio render shot of a Star Catcher Network Power Node with fresnel lens collection system illuminated

What would you do with 10x power?

What would you do with 10x power?

What would you do with 10x power?

From direct-to-cell communications for global connectivity, to advanced computing for data centers and real-time intelligence, the Star Catcher Network unlocks limitless possibility for every space market.

From direct-to-cell communications for global connectivity, to advanced computing for data centers and real-time intelligence, the Star Catcher Network unlocks limitless possibility for every space market.

From direct-to-cell communications for global connectivity, to advanced computing for data centers and real-time intelligence, the Star Catcher Network unlocks limitless possibility for every space market.

Star Catcher optics team with fresnel lens hardware at EverBank Stadium after successful first public demo

Help us build it

Help us build it

Help us build it

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people eager to make history building the first power grid in space.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people eager to make history building the first power grid in space.

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people eager to make history building the first power grid in space.