What is the near-term state of the art in research or testing for space-based power beaming?

Image of a satellite directing a laser to the surface of the Earth.
Source: NASA/Dave Ryan

Posted: April 18, 2025

Deadline: May 2, 2025

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on what research exists in space-based power beaming to the surface of the Earth. Of particular interest would be capabilities that would be used in/for expeditionary military facilities (as opposed to naval or airborne platforms), but any power-beaming research, including terrestrial power beaming for smaller assets, would be of interest.

If you have any information to support this request, please provide contact information and details in the form (here) or e-mail Daniel Fleming (daniel.p.fleming8.ctr@mail.mil), the lead HDIAC analyst for this effort, or engage on the DoDTechipedia forum by clicking the “Join the Discussion” button below.

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