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Space Force Awards Pulse Space $40M for Laser Power Tech

July 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pulse Space wins $40 million contract from US Space Force.
Contract supports development of laser-based power transmission technology.
Technology could enable space networks with shared power and optical links.
Pulse Space previously received $1.9 million SBIR contract.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Space Force's interest in advancing laser power technology for future space missions. The development of wireless power transmission could suggest a shift towards more efficient and resilient space networks, which could benefit various military and commercial applications.

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What Happened

Startup Advances Wireless Power Transmission for Spacecraft

The US Space Force has awarded Pulse Space, a startup developing laser technology, a $40 million contract to advance its laser-based power transmission technology. The company’s technology is designed to wirelessly transmit electrical power and data between spacecraft, which could support space networks by allowing satellites to share power and communicate through optical links. Pulse Space previously received a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research contract and has partnered with Scout Space to demonstrate laser-enabled directed energy transmission. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: July 9, 2026

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