The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Power Beaming for Extended Lunar Surface Operations Demonstrated

Star Catcher Transmits Power to Intuitive Machine's Moon RACER LTV During KSC Tests

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Tom Patton
Nov 13, 2025
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In recent tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Star Catcher successfully demonstrated how beamed power could support operations in extreme lunar environments by transmitting energy to Intuitive Macines’ Moon RACER Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

The lunar South Pole has drawn sustained attention from scientists, space agencies, and commercial innovators due to …

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