Event Brief
Pentagon demo contract advances space solar power
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: The Pentagon’s Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund has awarded the Overview contract, the second space-based solar power contract announced in recent weeks. The award is described as taking a step closer to beaming solar power from space.
WHO: Pentagon’s Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund
WHAT: Awarded the Overview contract for a space-based solar power effort aimed at beaming power from space
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The contract award was made through the Pentagon fund to advance space-based solar power beaming.
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