Pentagon Contracts Overview Energy for Space-Based Solar Power Homing Beacon

The US Department of Defense has contracted Overview Energy to design, build, and test a homing beacon for its space-based solar power system, enabling precise beaming of energy from orbit to Earth. This marks a concrete step in military investment in space-based solar power, though the technology remains nascent and far from operational. The move signals growing US government interest in space-based energy as a strategic capability, potentially impacting future energy security and space policy.