Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy
A Jacksonville startup is poised to fire the first orbital laser that could beam power between satellites.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: A Jacksonville startup is poised to fire the first orbital laser that could beam power between satellites.
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A laser power‑beaming test between satellites is scheduled for 2026, according to en.softonic.com, which first reported that Star Catcher targets the demonstration. Finance Canada highlighted the upcoming orbital demonstration, while WIRED framed the effort as the first real test of generating energy with space lasers.
Business Journals states the prototype launches this week, yet en.softonic.com describes the test as a 2026 event, creating a timing discrepancy among reports.
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Coverage (5)
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Star Catcher targets a 2026 space power-beaming test: laser energy between satellitesen.softonic.com · 9h ago
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Star Catcher Prepares Orbital Power Beaming Demonstration For LaunchYahoo! Finance Canada · 9h ago
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Star Catcher Gets Ready for Next Protostar Mission on SpaceX Transporter-18Via Satellite · 9h ago
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Jacksonville startup's power-beaming prototype launches into orbit this weekThe Business Journals · 9h ago
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The obvious questions
What is the main goal of the Star Catcher mission?
To demonstrate laser energy transmission between satellites in orbit.
Which launch vehicle will carry the power‑beaming prototype?
SpaceX’s Transporter‑18 rideshare mission.
Which company is developing the orbital power‑beaming technology?
A Jacksonville startup behind the Star Catcher prototype.
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