Demo photos from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: Star Catcher Industries

Star Catcher Industries completed the first demonstration of its space-based power-beaming technology at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, the company announced on March 21.

Star Catcher said the demonstration is a step toward deploying an in-space energy grid. The grid would eliminate power constraints for satellites by validating the technology needed to address the gap between supply and demand in on-orbit power generation.

The company’s energy transmission system transmitted solar energy over 100 meters to satellite solar arrays. The system was able to integrate with existing spacecraft without requiring retrofits to their power systems or custom receivers. 

Star Catcher CEO Andrew Rush commented: “This demonstration marks the first end-to-end test of our space power beaming technology, proving we can collect and wirelessly transmit energy with the precision needed for space applications. Today’s success puts us one step closer to eliminating power constraints in space and unlocking new capabilities for satellites and the customers they serve.”

Founded last year, Star Catcher announced a $12.25 million seed round in July 2025 and an AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 contract award for advancing space-based energy transmission capabilities in February.

Star Catcher is preparing for a larger test at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility this summer. The test plans to demonstrate power transmission over one kilometer, powering mock satellites.