Anaheim, Calif. — A space industry newcomer is setting ambitious targets. Star Catcher Industries is working to establish the first energy grid in space, seeking to transmit power to satellites. There’s also potential to supply future space-based data centers, especially if efforts like SpaceX’s orbital data centers come to fruition.
A rendering of a Star Catcher spacecraft using lenses to collect and concentrate sunlight in orbit. The refined beam would then be transmitted to client satellites. Star Catcher Industries
The company plans to utilize a network of spacecraft designed to collect sunlight using specialized lenses. This concentrated solar energy would then be converted into beams directed at satellites needing power.
Star Catcher has expressed confidence in its technology, emphasizing its potential to support the growing demand for energy as more companies explore space-based operations. This approach could become vital in powering satellites and possibly data centers situated in orbit.
With the increasing number of satellites launched every year and the anticipated deployment of data centers in space, the creation of a reliable power supply could revolutionize the industry. Star Catcher’s CEO believes that this grid will play a crucial role in supporting these advancements.
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