Startups · Sep 30
Star Catcher’s launch-ready orbital power-beaming demo makes proof the product milestone
Its Protostar node is not the network, but it may be the milestone that makes the network easier to sell.
- Treat the smallest real environment proof as a product milestone, not a side experiment.
- For infrastructure startups, sequence credibility before scale so buyers can evaluate evidence, not just vision.
- Watch whether orbital results translate into clearer customer claims and partner confidence.