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Microgravity eliminates defects in materials manufacturing. Produce higher-purity semiconductors with Space Forge's in-space growth technology.
Space Forge is an advanced materials company producing high-quality compound-semiconductor substrates, manufactured in the space environment.
Space Forge, a UK-based company specializing in semiconductor manufacturing materials produced in space, partners with **Texas A&M University** to advance research and development. The collaboration focuses on scaling space-based manufacturing capabilities for high-purity materials. This marks Space Forge’s first official US manufacturing initiative, expanding its global footprint beyond the UK.
Aug 2026electronicsweekly.comNews article
Space Forge secures £10 million in funding from the European Space Agency’s General Support Technology Programme, backed by the UK Space Agency. The investment advances development of its reusable fold-out heat shield, Pridwen, to lower costs for returning space-manufactured materials to Earth. The company targets simpler and more affordable space-based production workflows.
Jun 2026Via SatelliteNews article
Space Forge generates plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite in low Earth orbit, achieving a commercial first in producing semiconductor materials in space. The company highlights this as a breakthrough for in-space manufacturing of advanced electronics components. The milestone demonstrates operational capabilities for orbital chip production.
Jan 2026IT Brief UKNews article
Space Forge demonstrates the first commercial plasma generation in orbit aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite. The achievement advances in-space manufacturing capabilities for semiconductor production. The company now holds a key milestone in orbital fabrication technology.
Jan 2026New ElectronicsNews article
