Aegis Aerospace Inc. has secured a Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) grant through the Texas Space Commission (TSC) to deliver an in-space manufacturing platform for advanced materials. The TSC board […]
In-Space Manufacturing
NASA awards National Stem Cell Foundation $3.1 million to continue studying the effects of microgravity on brain cells
The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) has been awarded $3.1 million from NASA to continue its breakthrough studies on brain cell behavior in microgravity—the team’s patent-pending method for the long-duration, […]
Space Forge Inc. + Voyager Space unite for commercial in-space manufacturing
Space Forge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Space (Voyager) to explore new possibilities in space-based research and manufacturing. Space Forge is a leader in the commercial use of […]
Rocket Lab’s second spacecraft for Varda Space Industries to provide in-space pharmaceutical manufacturing
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global provider in launch services and space systems, has completed testing and integration of its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc., […]
Dcubed’s €4.4M in Series-A funding round will expand in-space manufacturing and open a Colorado office
Dcubed, a German NewSpace supplier, successfully closed its Series-A funding round that raised €4.4 million and exceeded expectations with a 26% oversubscription. The new funds will scale the production of […]
Silicon Sensing accelerometer to equip on-orbit manufacturing demo satellite
Following a program of testing and development within satellite vehicles, Space Forge is to launch their on-orbit manufacturing demonstration satellite, ForgeStar-1, equipped with Silicon Sensing’s CAS291 accelerometer. ForgeStar™ satellites will […]
DCUBED and Solestial’s new solar array to make space more affordable
DCUBED, the German NewSpace hardware manufacturer, and Solestial, the U.S. solar energy company for space, have today announced a new solar array product designed to make space more affordable. The […]
Sierra Space + Redwire partner for in-space biotech facilities
Sierra Space has engaged in a strategic partnership with Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW). Specifically, the two companies are collaborating on groundbreaking commercial pharmaceutical and biotech R&D and manufacturing in LEO. […]
Germany’s DCUBED to be the first “disruptive enabling technology” demonstrating in-space manufacturing
DCUBED, the German NewSpace hardware manufacturer, announced it will demonstrate in-space manufacturing as part of a demonstration mission expected in Q1 2024. This will be the first time ever that […]
Rocket Lab spacecraft built for Varda are successfully operating on-orbit
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the the firm’s spacecraft built for Varda Space Industries (“Varda”) is successfully operating on-orbit after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on […]