Pulse Space and Scout Space Partner to Advance Space-to-Space Laser Power Distribution

Reston, VA (Mar 12, 2025) – Pulse Space Inc., an emerging provider of scalable, on-demand remote power distribution for space applications, is pleased to announce a partnership with Reston, VA-based Scout Space Inc. to perform a demonstration of laser-enabled directed energy transmission between spacecraft. Scout Space Inc., a leading in-space observation & GNC service provider focused on space security and autonomy solutions, will integrate a multi-phenomenology payload and supportive software with a Pulse satellite to empower target identification and validate pointing and tracking of the onboard laser. This initial demonstration mission, planned to launch in early 2026, is specially designed to demonstrate Pulse’s core capabilities for accurate, high-density space-to-space energy transfer via laser while further exhibiting the diversity and broad utility of Scout’s family of close-range multi-phenomenology payloads and software. 

The Pulse Power platform revolutionizes space operations with its advanced laser-based power transfer, real-time space situational awareness, and next-generation communication systems. By enabling on-demand, efficient, and resilient in-space energy distribution, precision tracking of space assets, and secure data transmission, Pulse Space enhances operational agility and responsiveness. These capabilities provide unparalleled flexibility and technological superiority, ensuring that the U.S. warfighter remains at the forefront of space defense strategies in an increasingly contested domain.

"Pulse Space is thrilled to collaborate with Scout Space to advance space situational awareness and take a critical step toward making space safer for all to operate in. By combining our expertise in laser-based power transfer with Scout Space’s cutting-edge vision and tracking technologies, we are enhancing the ability to monitor, protect, and sustain the growing space ecosystem,” said Karl Stedman, Founder of Pulse Space.

Scout’s advanced space domain awareness capabilities provide vital security infrastructure for both US government and commercial space operators.  Scout on orbit security solutions have operated since 2021, contributing to a variety of defense and commercial mission sets. With capabilities tailored for customer operations from VLEO to xGEO, Scout plans to perform multiple demonstration missions across various orbital regimes over the next year, including demonstrations spanning tactical targeting, remote proximity operations, high-value target tracking and inspection, and area surveillance.

"Scout is thrilled to support Pulse’s innovative mission early next year, which represents the real-world demonstration of a future enabling technology for the commercial space industry,” said Philip Hover-Smoot, CEO of Scout Space.  "Adding Pulse to the roster of Scout customers also allows us to further demonstrate our commitment to advancing on-orbit space security capabilities."

About Pulse Space

Pulse Space was founded in 2022 with a mission to bring on-demand power to the stars using laser-based energy transmission. By pioneering advancements in space-based power transfer, situational awareness, and communications, Pulse Space is shaping the future of resilient and dynamic space operations. For more information, visit www.pulsespace.com.

About Scout Space

Scout Space is building and deploying a new security and autonomy infrastructure in space. Scout’s flight-proven optical sensors, first launched in 2021, allow spacecraft to see their operating environment with better clarity than is otherwise available through traditional solutions, and Scout’s software and autonomy solutions enable both warfighters and commercial operators to leverage situational data on orbit to drive increased operational efficiencies across mission types.  For more information, visit www.scout.space.

Pulse Space Contact:

Pulse Team - hello@pulsespace.com

Scout Space Contact:

Scout Team – info@scout.space