Star Catcher
Developing the first orbital power grid using optical power beaming to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites without hardware modifications
Star Catcher develops and operates the Star Catcher Network, the first orbital power grid designed to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites anywhere in low Earth orbit. Each power node in the constellation collects diffuse sunlight using lightweight Fresnel lenses, refines it into wavelengths optimized for standard triple-junction solar panels, and beams the energy to client spacecraft via precision tracking optics. A single node can service up to 50 satellites simultaneously within a 2,000-kilometer radius, enabling two to ten times more power generation with no hardware retrofit required.
The company operates on a power-as-a-service model, selling energy through multi-year power purchase agreements. Star Catcher has signed six PPAs collectively valued in the tens of millions of dollars in annual recurring revenue. Customers span orbital data infrastructure, remote sensing, satellite platforms, and defense applications. The company holds the world record for wireless optical power transmission at 1.1 kilowatts, set during tests at NASA Kennedy Space Center in late 2025. Star Catcher was founded in 2024 by Andrew Rush, Michael Snyder, and Bryan Lyandvert, and has raised $22.9 million in seed funding led by Initialized Capital and B Capital. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with orbital demonstrations planned for 2026.
Operates an optical satellite constellation providing real-time data relay, on-orbit computing, and hosted payload services for space missions
Provides a cloud-based software platform for satellite mission design, digital twin simulation, flight software, and constellation operations