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Washington, D.C – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) announced the addition of its newest Associate Member, Aetherflux, a new aerospace company focused on building a commercial space-based solar power business. Aetherflux is joining CSF to help better interact with Congress and the Executive Branches as the company works to make space solar power a reality.
Aetherflux aims to deliver renewable power around the world by collecting solar energy from space. The company’s novel approach uses infrared lasers and a constellation of small, modular satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Space solar allows for power delivery day and night, as well as using smaller receivers compared to collecting sunlight on large solar panel farms on Earth.
The company will first focus on powering remote regions where delivering power is expensive, challenging, or dangerous, with applications in defense and national security. In the long term, Aetherflux aims to provide baseload and renewable energy for commercial and civilian use.
“CSF welcomes Aetherflux and the exciting new mission to commercialize space solar power”, said Dave Cavossa, President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.
“Our long-term vision is to develop a scalable, global energy solution that mitigates climate change and improves energy access worldwide,” said Baiju Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Aetherflux. “If we’re successful, we will also unlock a new wave of commercialization in space. Just as electricity and fossil fuels powered the industrial revolution, space solar power has potential to accelerate economic and technological growth.”
Aetherflux’s team has experience from Robinhood, SpaceX, Luminar, and Continental, among others. The company has purchased its satellite bus, started building the payload and optical system, and is backed by Baiju Bhatt.
About Commercial Spaceflight Federation
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is the leading voice for the commercial space industry. Founded in 2006, CSF and its 85+ members are laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. CSF members are responsible for the creation of thousands of high-tech jobs driven by billions of dollars in investment. Through the promotion of technology innovation, CSF is guiding the expansion of Earth’s economic sphere, bolstering U.S. leadership in aerospace, and inspiring America’s next generation of engineers and explorers.
About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is a U.S. aerospace company on a mission to commercialize space solar power. Aetherflux’s goal is to bring abundant and renewable energy to American households, businesses, and military operations around the globe. The company aims to build a constellation of small satellites that collects sunlight, converts it to electricity, and wirelessly transmits that power to ground stations for use on Earth. Space solar power has the potential to propel America’s energy independence and dominance.
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