Star Catcher

Star Catcher develops and operates the Star Catcher Network, a constellation of power-generating satellites that transmit concentrated infrared laser energy to customer spacecraft in low Earth orbit via optical power beaming. The system is designed to work with commercial off-the-shelf solar panels, requiring no hardware retrofit or custom receivers on customer satellites. This architecture enables satellite operators to increase available power by up to tenfold, reducing the size and weight of onboard solar arrays or supporting high-draw payloads such as radar and processing systems. The company operates from Jacksonville, Florida, and is preparing for orbital demonstrations in late 2026 following successful ground tests at EverBank Stadium in March 2025 and a record-setting power transmission of 1.1 kilowatts over one kilometer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in November 2025.

Star Catcher operates on a power-as-a-service business model, targeting commercial satellite operators, the U.S. Department of Defense, and government space agencies. The company has established partnerships with NASA for collaborative testing and with Intuitive Machines for lunar power applications supporting long-duration surface operations. Star Catcher was founded in 2024 and is privately held, having raised a seed round of $12.25 million led by Initialized Capital and B Capital.