Summary
- Aetherflux plans to develop satellites in low Earth orbit to collect solar power and beam it to Earth using infrared lasers.
- Their modular approach is more scalable and affordable compared to previous concepts of space-based solar power.
- The company’s first mission is set for early 2026, targeting defense applications initially.
- Founder Baiju Bhatt is self-funding the startup and aims for incremental progress in creating an SBSP capability.