Star Catcher, a Jacksonville-based space company founded in 2024, successfully demonstrated its wireless energy-beaming technology at EverBank Stadium on March 21, 2025.

During this test, solar power was collected and transmitted across a distance of 300 feet to multiple solar array receivers, showcasing the technology's potential.

This demonstration marked the first end-to-end test proving the viability of space power beaming technology for collecting and transmitting energy.

COO Bryan Lyandvert emphasized the company's goal to enhance efficiency in the space industry by reducing power costs through power beaming.

Star Catcher aims to establish a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to provide continuous power to ground receivers and satellites.

The company plans to launch its 'Star Catcher Network' of energy-beaming satellites by the end of 2025 to supply energy to Earth and orbiting satellites.

Following the success at EverBank Stadium, Star Catcher is preparing for a larger-scale test at NASA's Kennedy Space Center this summer, aiming to beam hundreds of watts across nearly a mile.

This upcoming test will also power several mock satellites, further demonstrating the technology's application in space.

Star Catcher received $12.25 million in seed funding in the summer of 2024 to support its development efforts.

Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown its workforce from three to thirty employees, reflecting significant innovation in Jacksonville.

The receivers used in the tests were built with readily available components to ensure compatibility with existing satellite power systems.

Co-founder and CEO Andrew Rush called the recent milestone crucial for eliminating power constraints in space, emphasizing the significance of creating the world's first energy grid in space.