Method and System for Wireless Power Transmission In Space

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Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application detailing a method for wireless power transmission in space. The application describes a system using a constellation of transmitting satellites to beam energy to receiving targets, aiming to improve efficiency and mitigate solar eclipse periods.

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This document is a publication of a new patent application, US20260084843A1, filed by inventors Francesco Lopez, Anna Mauro, Giuseppe Monteleone, Domenico Edoardo Sfasciamuro, and Andrea Villa. The application describes a method and system for wireless power transmission in space, utilizing a constellation of transmitting satellites equipped with laser apparatus to send energy beams to orbiting satellites or ground-based receiving targets. A key feature is the division of total transmitted power among multiple satellites to reduce contraindications, particularly shorter periods of solar eclipse, as sunlight is necessary for the transmission system's operation.

As this is a patent application, there are no immediate compliance obligations or deadlines for regulated entities. However, companies involved in space technology, satellite communications, or wireless power transfer may find the described technology relevant for future research, development, or intellectual property considerations. The filing date was September 14, 2023.

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Method and System for Wireless Power Transmission In Space

Application US20260084843A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Francesco Lopez, Anna Mauro, Giuseppe Monteleone, Domenico Edoardo Sfasciamuro, Andrea Villa

Abstract

Described herein is a method for wireless transmission of energy in space, wherein a constellation of transmitting satellites orbiting around a celestial body, such as the planet (P) Earth or the Moon (L), are equipped with a laser apparatus for sending a beam of coherent electromagnetic waves to an orbiting satellite or another receiving target, such as a mobile vehicle or a fixed base on said generic celestial body, in order to transmit energy thereto. The total power transmitted is divided among the orbiting satellites in the constellation, resulting in less contraindications than in the case of a single transmitting system with equivalent total power. The advantage of such division among a constellation of satellites mainly consists of shorter periods of solar eclipse, since sunlight is necessary for the operation of the transmission system. The receiving target or satellite converts the beam of electromagnetic waves into electric energy.