Episode 130: Mobile solar powerbank for satellites in orbit

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Keval Dattani, founder of Space Power Ltd, discussing innovative solutions for powering satellites in orbit.

Space Power Ltd, founded in 2019, is developing a novel solution for contactless power delivery using high-intensity lasers to extend the lifespans of ageing satellites in space. I spoke with its founder, Keval Dattani, in Nicosia during Cospar2025.org.

People in this episode

Host: Gurbir Singh

Guest: Keval Dattani

Topics covered

• satellites
• space power
• laser technology
• contactless power delivery
• satellite lifespan
• innovation

Keywords

• mobile solar powerbank
• satellites
• high-intensity lasers
• power delivery
• Space Power Ltd
• Cospar2025

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Space Power Ltd

Places: Nicosia

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