Extracted subset of in-space manufacturing activities using microfabrication processes resulting in goods such as semiconductors, solar cells, thin-films, ultra-thin coatings and many more, which are all microfabrication concepts or processes. Crystal growth may have overlap with advanced materials or biotechnology.
Last updated: 2023-03-15. Entries: 8
Name | ISM Field | ISM Destination | ISM Process/Technology | ISM Goods | Status (ISM) | Founded | First Launch (ISM) | Photo | Logo |
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Astrobotic | Microfabrication | Surface | Vacuum Deposition | Solar cells | 4) Early / Concept | 2008 | Not announced | ![]() |
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Blue Origin | Microfabrication | Space | Materials Processing | Solar cells, Building Materials, Alloys, Mirrors | 3) Development | 2000 | Not announced | ![]() |
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Lunexus Space | Microfabrication | Space | Recycling | Solar cells | 4) Early / Concept | 2022 | Not announced | ![]() |
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Maana Electric | Microfabrication | Surface | Crystallization | Solar cells, Solar arrays | 3) Development | 2017 | Not announced | ![]() |
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Microgravity Research Associates | Microfabrication | Earth | Vacuum Deposition | Microchips | 5) Dormant / Cancelled | 1979 | Dormant | ![]() |
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Nebula Interplanetary Systems | Microfabrication | Earth | Vacuum Deposition | Microchips | 4) Early / Concept | 2021 | Not announced | ![]() |
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Redwire (Made in Space) | Microfabrication | Earth | Vacuum Deposition | Semiconductors | 3) Development | 2020 | 2023 | ![]() |
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Space Forge | Microfabrication | Earth | TBD | Microchips, TBD | 3) Development | 2019 | 2025 | ![]() |
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