Technology & Innovation

Call Them Space Cowboys: Startups Aim to Rustle Up Power from Orbit

A rendering of Star Catcher's technology in orbit silhouetted in front of the sun. — A rendering of Star Catcher’s optical power beaming orbital energy grid transmitting concentrated and conditioned solar energy to client satellites. The system enables the client satellite to generate up to 10x more power with its existing hardware. (Star Catcher Industries, Inc.)

Michelle Thompson

May 13, 2026 04:00 PM CDT

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