Catalogue

Optical

StarBee · 31 catalogue SKUs · hierarchy summaries

Product images are the approved render pack (pods, tiles, units, glory); 2D images and 3D renders are marked. Petal glory (Star Crown) is a concept.

  • mirror-Al inners
  • matte exteriors
  • gold floor-focus cells when present
  • recessed integrated pods
  • no masts
  • F3 = square rim + deep round bowl (not pyramid)
  • G6 = discrete petals (not balloon lotus)
  • studio 3/4 + top isometric

Performance · Design power

Optical GEM hierarchy, Pod → Tile → Unit → GEM, on Earth, Moon and Mars.

See min / max for every level →

Earth

1,878 W/kg

up to

Moon

2,554 W/kg

up to

Unit · Earth

528 W/m²

up to

GEM

2,916 cells

up to

* Calculated by Bot; source-only pod max 1,093 W/kg. Optic and mirror mass only.

With Star-Bee radiator

Radiator fins mounted directly under the mirror; the mirror plate is the radiator base. Each pod family page G1–G6, each tile family page (except the dropped F7), each unit page U1–U10 and the Star Glory page show the optical-only render next to the radiator view.

Star Daisy

OPT-TILE-F4 · G1.1

  • Star Daisy — optical only
    Optical only
  • Star Daisy — with radiator
    With Star-Bee radiator

Radiator fins mounted under the mirror; the mirror plate is the radiator base. Slim edge manifold rails with coolant ports.

Star Lagoon

OPT-UNIT-U1

  • Star Lagoon — optical only
    Optical only
  • Star Lagoon — with radiator
    With Star-Bee radiator

Continuous rear cold-plate and fin bank following the unit shape, with manifold rails and coolant ports.

Star Lagoon + Star Halo

OPT-GLORY-GOC · U1 halo

  • Star Lagoon + Star Halo — optical only
    Optical only
  • Star Lagoon + Star Halo — with radiator
    With Star-Bee radiator

Radiator fins mounted directly under the unit mirror; the mirror plate is the radiator base. Edge manifold with small coolant ports.

  • Star Bowl F1
  • Star Hive F2
  • Star Square F3
  • Star Daisy F4
  • Star Arch F5
  • Star Dome F6
  • Star Ribbon F8
  • Star Crystal F9
  • Star Wave F10
  • Star Lagoon U1
  • Star Plaza U2
  • Star Honeycomb U3
  • Star Canoe U4
  • Star Pearl U5
  • Star Drum U6
  • Star Lantern U7
  • Star Field U8
  • Star Flower U9
  • Star Fusion U10
  • Star Glory GOC

Catalogue entries (data model)

Pods / tiles / units / glory as catalogue products. Images are approved renders where one exists.

Render pack coverage — tile families

Approved render pack (2026-10-03 PT) · 205 WebP images.

FamilyTilesBoardEmpty host2D / 3DNotes
Star Bowl F119/19yes—2DNo empty-host image for this family in the pack.
Star Hive F219/19yesyes2D
Star Square F319/19yesyes3D
Star Daisy F419/19yesyes3D
Star Arch F519/19yesyes3D
Star Dome F619/19yesyes3D
Star Grid F70/19———Dropped — no renders
Star Ribbon F819/19yesyes3D
Star Crystal F91/19—yes3DPartial set: 1 of 19 pod tiles rendered. Missing: G1.1, G1.2, G1.3, G2.1, G2.2, G2.3, G2.4, G3.1, G3.2, G3.3, G4.2, G4.3, G5.1, G5.2, G5.3, G6.1, G6.2, G6.3. No line-up board for this family in the pack.
Star Wave F102/19——3DPartial set: 2 of 19 pod tiles rendered. Missing: G1.2, G1.3, G2.1, G2.2, G2.3, G2.4, G3.1, G3.2, G3.3, G4.1, G4.2, G4.3, G5.1, G5.2, G6.1, G6.2, G6.3. No empty-host image for this family in the pack. No line-up board for this family in the pack.

Hierarchy summaries

Star Pods (G1–G6)

Six pod families: flat/modular · bowls · faceted · dish/floor-focus · trough · discrete petal (not balloon lotus).

  • Board of all 19 standalone 3D pods G1.1-G6.3.
    3D render. Star Pods Line-up G1–G6 Board of all 19 standalone 3D pods G1.1-G6.3.
  • G1.1 Simple Flat pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 12 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Pane G1.1 G1.1 Simple Flat pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 12 gold cells.
  • G1.2 Modular Panel pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 10 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Pane Mosaic G1.2 G1.2 Modular Panel pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 10 gold cells.
  • G1.3 Rollable Membrane pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 11 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Pane Scroll G1.3 G1.3 Rollable Membrane pod, standalone 3D render - Flat family; 11 gold cells.
  • G2.1 Simple Circular Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 5 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Cup G2.1 G2.1 Simple Circular Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 5 gold cells.
  • G2.2 Square Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 6 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Cup Square G2.2 G2.2 Square Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 6 gold cells.
  • G2.3 Hexagonal Bowl + Fresnel pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 4 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Cup Prism G2.3 G2.3 Hexagonal Bowl + Fresnel pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 4 gold cells.
  • G2.4 Membrane Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 5 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Cup Silk G2.4 G2.4 Membrane Bowl pod, standalone 3D render - Bowl family; 5 gold cells.
  • G3.1 Flat Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 8 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Gem Facet G3.1 G3.1 Flat Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 8 gold cells.
  • G3.2 Bowl Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 6 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Gem Hollow G3.2 G3.2 Bowl Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 6 gold cells.
  • G3.3 Origami Adjustable pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 7 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Gem Origami G3.3 G3.3 Origami Adjustable pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 7 gold cells.
  • G4.1 Simple Parabolic Dish pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 6 gold cells; core: hemispherical honeycomb core (F1 core_hemi), 6 cells.
    3D render. Star Dish G4.1 G4.1 Simple Parabolic Dish pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 6 gold cells; core: hemispherical honeycomb core (F1 core_hemi), 6 cells.
  • G4.2 Multi-Focal Core pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 8 gold cells; core: flat honeycomb puck core (F1 core_flat), 8 top cells.
    3D render. Star Dish Cluster G4.2 G4.2 Multi-Focal Core pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 8 gold cells; core: flat honeycomb puck core (F1 core_flat), 8 top cells.
  • G4.3 Central Receiver Dish pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 9 gold cells; core: cylindrical core in the deep well of a thin-walled dish (F1 core_cyl), 8 wall + 1 top cells.
    3D render. Star Dish Beacon G4.3 G4.3 Central Receiver Dish pod, standalone 3D render - Dish / Core-based family; 9 gold cells; core: cylindrical core in the deep well of a thin-walled dish (F1 core_cyl), 8 wall + 1 top cells.
  • G5.1 Simple Trough pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 8 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Beam G5.1 G5.1 Simple Trough pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 8 gold cells.
  • G5.2 Cylindrical Linear pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 7 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Beam Tube G5.2 G5.2 Cylindrical Linear pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 7 gold cells.
  • G5.3 Inflatable Membrane Linear pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 7 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Beam Air G5.3 G5.3 Inflatable Membrane Linear pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 7 gold cells.
  • G6.1 Simple Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 5 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Petal G6.1 G6.1 Simple Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 5 gold cells.
  • G6.2 Self-Deploying SMA Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 6 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Petal Bloom G6.2 G6.2 Self-Deploying SMA Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 6 gold cells.
  • G6.3 Inflatable Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 7 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Petal Air G6.3 G6.3 Inflatable Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 7 gold cells.

Star Tiles (F1–F10)

Hosts: F1 circular · F2 hex-bowl · F3 square rim + deep round bowl (not pyramid) · F4 petal/sectorial · F5 cyl · F6 hemi · F7 flat grid · F8 strip · F9 faceted hex. One homogeneous pod class per tile. Recessed sockets in reflective skin.

  • Bowl Tile (F1) carrying G1.1 Simple Flat pods - pods arranged along the inner surface of a larger bowl/dome.
    2D image. Star Bowl · Star Pane F1 · G1.1 Bowl Tile (F1) carrying G1.1 Simple Flat pods - pods arranged along the inner surface of a larger bowl/dome.
  • Empty host: Hexagonal Bowl Tile (F2) - hex rim, concave mirrored bowl, no pods.
    2D image. Star Hive (empty) F2 host Empty host: Hexagonal Bowl Tile (F2) - hex rim, concave mirrored bowl, no pods.
  • Empty host: Square Bowl Tile (F3) with no pods - curved bowl profile with a square outer footprint.
    3D render. Star Square (empty) F3 host Empty host: Square Bowl Tile (F3) with no pods - curved bowl profile with a square outer footprint.
  • Empty host: Petal Tile (F4) with no pods - pods arranged radially around a common centre, like petals.
    3D render. Star Daisy (empty) F4 host Empty host: Petal Tile (F4) with no pods - pods arranged radially around a common centre, like petals.
  • Empty host: Cylindrical Tile (F5) with no pods - pods on the inner or outer curved wall of a cylinder.
    3D render. Star Arch (empty) F5 host Empty host: Cylindrical Tile (F5) with no pods - pods on the inner or outer curved wall of a cylinder.
  • Empty host: Hemispherical Tile (F6) with no pods - pods across a hemisphere / spherical dome cap.
    3D render. Star Dome (empty) F6 host Empty host: Hemispherical Tile (F6) with no pods - pods across a hemisphere / spherical dome cap.
  • Empty host: Linear/Strip Tile (F8) with no pods - pods in parallel rows, strips or linear bands.
    3D render. Star Ribbon (empty) F8 host Empty host: Linear/Strip Tile (F8) with no pods - pods in parallel rows, strips or linear bands.
  • Empty host: Faceted/Polyhedral Tile (F9) with no pods - tile surface of many joined flat facets approximating a curve.
    3D render. Star Crystal (empty) F9 host Empty host: Faceted/Polyhedral Tile (F9) with no pods - tile surface of many joined flat facets approximating a curve.
  • Freeform Tile (F10) carrying G1.1 Simple Flat pods - host surface defined by freeform parametric curves.
    3D render. Star Wave · Star Pane F10 · G1.1 Freeform Tile (F10) carrying G1.1 Simple Flat pods - host surface defined by freeform parametric curves.

Star Units (U1–U10)

Ten unit forms U1–U10; U8 Flat Grid carries the most pods. Named hybrids: U10A = F2+F4; U10B = F6+F3.

  • Board of the 10 unit families U1-U10.
    3D render. Star Units Line-up U1–U10 Board of the 10 unit families U1-U10.
  • Circular Bowl Unit - tiles on the inner/outer surface of a circular bowl. Built from F3 tiles, G2.3 pods, x8 (F3 used in place of F2).
    3D render. Star Lagoon U1 Circular Bowl Unit - tiles on the inner/outer surface of a circular bowl. Built from F3 tiles, G2.3 pods, x8 (F3 used in place of F2).
  • Square Bowl Unit - tiles arranged in a recessed square bowl. Built from F3 tiles, G1.1 pods, x8.
    3D render. Star Plaza U2 Square Bowl Unit - tiles arranged in a recessed square bowl. Built from F3 tiles, G1.1 pods, x8.
  • Hexagonal Bowl Unit - hexagonal packing, natural 6-segment architecture. Built from F9 tiles, G4.1 pods, x14.
    3D render. Star Honeycomb U3 Hexagonal Bowl Unit - hexagonal packing, natural 6-segment architecture. Built from F9 tiles, G4.1 pods, x14.
  • Linear Bowl Unit - elongated trough-like unit. Built from F5 tiles, G5.1 pods, x8.
    3D render. Star Canoe U4 Linear Bowl Unit - elongated trough-like unit. Built from F5 tiles, G5.1 pods, x8.
  • Protruded Hemispherical Unit - tiles on the outer surface of a hemisphere. Built from F6 tiles, G2.3 pods, x10.
    3D render. Star Pearl U5 Protruded Hemispherical Unit - tiles on the outer surface of a hemisphere. Built from F6 tiles, G2.3 pods, x10.
  • Cylindrical Unit - tiles on an inner/outer cylindrical surface. Built from F8 tiles, G5.3 pods, x8.
    3D render. Star Drum U6 Cylindrical Unit - tiles on an inner/outer cylindrical surface. Built from F8 tiles, G5.3 pods, x8.
  • Cylindrical Dome Unit - hybrid of a cylinder and a dome. Built from F6 tiles, G6.3 pods, x10.
    3D render. Star Lantern U7 Cylindrical Dome Unit - hybrid of a cylinder and a dome. Built from F6 tiles, G6.3 pods, x10.
  • Flat Surface Unit - simplest flat arrangement. Built from F3 tiles, G1.2 pods, x12.
    3D render. Star Field U8 Flat Surface Unit - simplest flat arrangement. Built from F3 tiles, G1.2 pods, x12.
  • Petal Unit - unit made of petal arms. Built from F4 tiles, G6.3 pods, x6.
    3D render. Star Flower U9 Petal Unit - unit made of petal arms. Built from F4 tiles, G6.3 pods, x6.
  • Hybrid Unit U10A (Bowl Surface + Dish Tiles) - bowl-shaped unit carrying dish-type tiles. Built from F4 tiles x7 + F3 tiles x8, G4.3 pods.
    3D render. Star Fusion Bowl U10 Hybrid Unit U10A (Bowl Surface + Dish Tiles) - bowl-shaped unit carrying dish-type tiles. Built from F4 tiles x7 + F3 tiles x8, G4.3 pods.

Units Line-up U1–U10

U1–U10

  • Units Line-up U1–U10 — optical only
    Optical only
  • Units Line-up U1–U10 — with radiator
    With Star-Bee radiator

The same rear cold-plate and fin bank under each unit, U1 to U10.

Star Glory (Glory / G×O)

Glory / GOC: a peripheral reflective ring around a unit, with 72 Glory × Optical combinations.

  • Board of U1-U10 with glory halo ring (v2).
    3D render. Star Halo Line-up U1–U10 halo Board of U1-U10 with glory halo ring (v2).
  • Board of U1-U10 with petal-style glory.
    3D render Concept design. Star Crown Line-up U1–U10 petal Board of U1-U10 with petal-style glory.
  • Square Bowl Unit with square shape-matched glory halo.
    3D render. Star Plaza + Star Frame U2 shaped Square Bowl Unit with square shape-matched glory halo.
  • Hexagonal Bowl Unit with hexagonal shape-matched glory halo.
    3D render. Star Honeycomb + Star Frame U3 shaped Hexagonal Bowl Unit with hexagonal shape-matched glory halo.

Petal glory (Star Crown) is a concept design. All Star Halo, Star Frame and Star Crown renders: Star Glory · OPT-GLORY-GOC

Design language (O1–O12 · G1–G6)

Mirror-Al inners · matte exteriors · gold floor-focus cells · recessed integrated pods · no masts · studio 3/4 + top isometric. G6.3 = radial petal wedges (not a balloon).

  • G3.1 Flat Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 8 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Gem Facet G3.1 G3.1 Flat Faceted pod, standalone 3D render - Polyhedral / Faceted family; 8 gold cells.
  • G5.1 Simple Trough pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 8 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Beam G5.1 G5.1 Simple Trough pod, standalone 3D render - Rod / Linear family; 8 gold cells.
  • G6.3 Inflatable Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 7 gold cells.
    3D render. Star Petal Air G6.3 G6.3 Inflatable Petal pod, standalone 3D render - Petal family; 7 gold cells.
  • Empty host: Square Bowl Tile (F3) with no pods - curved bowl profile with a square outer footprint.
    3D render. Star Square (empty) F3 host Empty host: Square Bowl Tile (F3) with no pods - curved bowl profile with a square outer footprint.

System combinations: CPV + TR-1, CPV + TR-2, CPV + TB, parallel modular hierarchies, shared sandwich base, shared hydraulics. Config kits:

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