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PARIS – Astro Digital announced plans Sept. 16 to purchase and distribute power from Florida startup Star Catcher’s future space-based energy grid.
The goal is to enable ESPA-class satellites like Astro Digital’s Corvus XL to obtain more power than they could generate on their own.
“Demand is growing exponentially for small satellites that can do more, from onboard processing to extended-duration operations,” Astro Digital CEO Chris Biddy said in a statement. “By plugging into the Star Catcher Network, we’re able to enable a cost-effective platform that delivers the power our customers need.”
Astro Digital, a pioneer in the space-as-a-service business, will purchase power from the Star Catcher Network to deliver to satellites in orbit, according to the news release.
An initial ground-based demonstration conducted in March by Star Catcher was conducted in the wake of a $12.25 seed funding round. Later this year, Star Catcher plans to conduct another terrestrial demonstration with an on-orbit test scheduled for 2026.
“All of our customers, from commercial to DoD, are eager for new responsive capabilities that can keep up with markets and threats alike,” Star Catcher CEO Andrew Rush said in a statement. “Power is the critical bottleneck.”
Star Catcher was founded in 2024 by Andrew Rush and Michael Snyder, the former Made in Space.president and chief engineer, respectively, and Bryan Lyandvert.
Since 2015, Astro Digital has provided space systems and mission support.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly attributed Astro Digital’s Corvus XL to another company.
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