TechCrunch Startup News Starpath bets on mass-produced, space-rated solar
Sep 25, 2025
Starpath has launched its Starlight solar panels, boasting prices nearly 90% lower than the industry standard. The innovative production process is automated, potentially exceeding current space-rated solar supply. Their ambitious goals include supporting extraterrestrial cities on the Moon and Mars, where conventional options fall short. Savings are significant, allowing satellite power systems to be built for a fraction of the cost. With a scalable roadmap aiming for 40 gigawatts a year, Starpath is poised to revolutionize space energy.
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Radical Cost And Lead-Time Reduction
- StarPath claims a ~90% cost reduction for space-rated solar compared with industry norms.
- They offer stocked panels with dramatically shorter lead times to enable faster satellite development.
Pick The Right Model For Your Timeline
- Choose the engineering model for prototyping and lab use to save cost and time.
- Buy the flight model when you need in-space readiness and planned Q4 shipping.
Automation Enables Massive Scale
- StarPath attributes its pricing to a proprietary automated production line that boosts throughput.
- They claim capacity could exceed the rest of the world's space-rated solar supply and scale to tens of gigawatts quickly.