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Star Catcher completes first ground test for space power beaming service

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Star Catcher Industries says it beamed concentrated solar energy over 100 meters March 21 .

Florida -based startup says it successfully powered multiple off-the-shelf solar arrays.

The venture plans a larger demonstration this summer at a former Space Shuttle landing site at Cape Canaveral .

The startup has not set a timeline for its first in-orbit demonstration.