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Italian Startup ORiS Raises $5.7M for Laser Power-Beaming Tech

July 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ORiS raises $5.7 million for laser power-beaming technology.
Funding to support development and space testing.
Technology aims to transmit power to satellites using lasers.
ORiS plans two demonstration missions in 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may indicate growing interest in wireless power-beaming technologies for satellites, which could enable more efficient and compact spacecraft designs. ORiS' approach suggests a focus on supporting smaller spacecraft and a network of satellites, which could have implications for the future of space-based services and infrastructure.

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What Happened

Funding Boosts Development of Wireless Power Transmission for Satellites

Italian startup ORiS has secured $5.7 million in funding to develop its laser power-beaming technology for satellites. The company plans to use the funding to test its technology in space next year, with two demonstration missions scheduled for 2027. ORiS’ technology uses lasers to transmit power to satellites, which could enable more efficient and compact spacecraft designs. The funding round was led by Earlybird and co-led by Pitchdrive, with participation from several other investors. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: July 21, 2024

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