Event Brief
DIU seeks near-term power-beaming satellite demo
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Defense Innovation Unit issued a call to industry for a near-term space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming satellite demo.
WHO: Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
WHAT: DIU called on industry to develop a near-term power-beaming satellite demonstration for space-to-space and space-to-ground power beaming
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: DIU sought an operational capability for space-to-space and space-to-ground power beaming by 2030
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