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Department of Defense Awards Contract for Space Solar Power Project

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What happened

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The Department of Defense awarded a contract to a Virginia startup for a defense project, funded through the Pentagon's Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund. The contract covers the design and testing of a ground-based homing beacon. The company plans to fly the beacon on its first satellite during an orbital demonstration in 2028, with full deployment targeted for 2030 if initial tests succeed.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The US Department of War is funding a project to harness solar power from space. The plan involves building satellites with giant solar panels that transmit power to Earth using near-infrared light over roughly 22,000 miles. The system includes a verification step to ensure energy is directed only to authorized receivers.

The War Department is prioritizing the rebuilding of the defense industrial base.

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Who's involved

  • VirginiaLocation of the Virginia startup that received the defense contract

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • VirginiaSpeculative

    The contract award to a local startup could drive economic activity and investment in Virginia.

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The entities involved

  • Virginia

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