Aetherflux Raises $50M to Launch Space Solar Power Demo in 2026: The Future of Clean Energy
Aetherflux secures $50M to demonstrate space solar power with its 2026 launch.
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Aetherflux Raises $50M to Launch Space Solar Power Demo in 2026: The Future of Clean Energy
Aetherflux, a groundbreaking space solar startup founded by Baiju Bhatt, the Robinhood co-founder, is making bold strides toward revolutionizing the energy landscape. With a recent Series A funding round that raised $50 million, Aetherflux is preparing to launch its first space solar demonstration in 2026. This marks an exciting step towards harnessing solar energy directly from space. Image:Google The vision behind Aetherflux is simple yet ambitious: build a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that capture solar energy and transmit it to Earth using lasers. This concept isn't just a product of innovation; it's inspired by science fiction, namely Isaac Asimov’s 1941 short story "Reason," where space power becomes a reality. Baiju Bhatt is determined to turn this visionary idea into a working model. Aetherflux’s ultimate goal is to prove that humans can receive power from space, a leap that would forever change the way we think about energy. The startup is set to…
