Star Catcher
About Star Catcher
Provides a satellite-based power transmission network that delivers energy to spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit via existing solar arrays, eliminating the need for retrofitting. This system reduces satellite operational costs by over 40% through a pay-as-you-go model, extending mission capabilities and enabling flexible power scaling from 100 watts to 150 kilowatts.
```xml <problem> Current satellite power systems require significant upfront capital expenditure for redundant components and limit mission capabilities due to fixed power budgets. Once in orbit, there are limited options to augment power or extend mission life, leading to operational constraints and potential revenue loss. </problem> <solution> Star Catcher is developing a satellite-based power transmission network to deliver energy to spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The network consists of Power Node satellites that collect solar energy and transmit it to client satellites via their existing solar arrays, eliminating the need for retrofitting. This pay-as-you-go model allows spacecraft operators to flexibly scale power from 100 Watts to 150 kilowatts on demand, reducing operational costs by over 40% and enabling extended mission capabilities. The Star Catcher Network aims to provide reliable power for increased uptime, bandwidth, and overall mission performance. </solution> <features> - Power Node satellites operating at ~1,500 km altitude, collecting solar energy and transmitting up to 150 kW of power. - Compatibility with existing triple junction solar cells, requiring no modifications to client spacecraft. - Broad spectrum energy transmission, minimizing heat load on client spacecraft. - Ability to service multiple client satellites simultaneously. - Power transmission at flux concentrations ranging from 0.1 Suns to 10 Suns. - Tracking of client satellites using orbital elements, eliminating the need for transceivers or beacons. - Pay-as-you-go power provisioning, enabling flexible power scaling and cost savings. </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes satellite operators in LEO seeking to reduce operational costs, extend mission life, and augment power capabilities for increased performance. </target_audience> <revenue_model> Star Catcher generates revenue through a pay-as-you-go model, charging clients for the amount of power consumed from the network. </revenue_model> ```
What does Star Catcher do?
Provides a satellite-based power transmission network that delivers energy to spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit via existing solar arrays, eliminating the need for retrofitting. This system reduces satellite operational costs by over 40% through a pay-as-you-go model, extending mission capabilities and enabling flexible power scaling from 100 watts to 150 kilowatts.
Where is Star Catcher located?
Star Catcher is based in Jacksonville, United States.
When was Star Catcher founded?
Star Catcher was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Star Catcher raised?
Star Catcher has raised 12250000.
Who founded Star Catcher?
Star Catcher was founded by Andrew Rush and Bryan Lyandvert.
- Andrew Rush - Co-founder/CEO
- Bryan Lyandvert - Co-founder/COO
- Location
- Jacksonville, United States
- Founded
- 2024
- Funding
- 12250000
- Employees
- 16 employees
- Major Investors
- Initialized Capital, B Capital