Space Manufacturing CompaniesMaking things in orbit

Last updated: 2024-03-03

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3D Bioprinting Solutions (Invitro) In-Space Manufacturing Organic Tissue Demonstrated

First-ever experiment on 3D printing of live organic tissue and organ constructs using a bioprinter on board the International Space Station (ISS).

3D Bioprinting Solutions (Invitro)
4th Planet Logistics Surface Habitats - Concept

Overarching goal is to create and test various habitats from naturally occurring terrestrial lava tubes analogous to the Moon and Mars.

4th Planet Logistics
ABM Space In-Space Manufacturing,
3D Printing Electronics
Electronics,
Solar Sail,
Asteroids
Dormant

EX-PL consortium in response to the Luxemburg initiative of supporting development of space resources mining from planetoids.

ABM Space
Above Space (Orbital Assembly) In-Space Manufacturing,
Commercial Space Station
Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company
Early stage

Orbital Assembly develops and operates gravity capable space stations on orbit, in cislunar space, and throughout the solar system enabling humanity to work, play, and thrive in the space ecosystem.

Above Space (Orbital Assembly)
ACME Advanced Materials In-Space Manufacturing Silicon Carbide,
ZBLAN
Dormant

They announced first production of superior Silicon Carbide wafers in microgravity using parabolic flights in 2014.

ACME Advanced Materials
AI Spacefactory Surface Habitats,
Space Construction Company
- Development

Makers of smart buildings, 3D printed constructs, and off-world habitats.

AI Spacefactory
Air Company In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

We are a carbon utilization company working with industries to create planetary change. Our patented and proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology takes Earth's excess CO2 and converts it into carbon-negative alcohols and fuels.

Air Company
Air Protein In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Production
Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Concept

Air Protein is a modern meat company, crafting the world’s first air meat to feed us sustainably,

Air Protein
Air Squared Subsystems & Equipment,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
- Development

Air Squared is developing a contamination-tolerant vacuum pump that can be used in the extraction of oxygen from lunar regolith.

Air Squared
Airbus In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Large Space Structures
Development

Metal3D uses metal as source material and prints it at 1,200 degrees Celsius to produce new parts such as radiation shields, tooling or equipment directly in orbit

Airbus
Airbus ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) - Development

Successfully demonstrated the production of oxygen and metals from simulated lunar dust (regolith) with the Airbus-invented process named ROXY (Regolith to OXYgen and Metals Conversion)

Airbus
Airbus Space Robotics,
Robotic Arm,
Hardware
- Development

Introducing our smart robotic arm for manufacturing & assembly in space.

Airbus
Aleph Farms In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Development

Aleph Farms' aim is to produce non-genetically modified food, which means using natural processes to grow meat to mimic the way it would develop in a cow.

Aleph Farms
AlgaBloom International In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

AlgaBloom designs, builds, and operates highly scalable photobioreactors that harness the power of algae and produce high value bio-ingredients.

AlgaBloom International
Alginity In-Space Manufacturing,
Resources - Oxygen
Food for Space Dormant

Autonomous food and oxygen supply at a lunar base.

Alginity
Allevi (3D Systems) In-Space Manufacturing Organic Tissue,
Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

Made In Space and Allevi are working together to develop the Allevi ZeroG – the first 3D bioprinter in space.

Allevi (3D Systems)
ALSEC In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

ALSEC proposes a food production system that includes the incorporation of four exponential technologies: microencapsulation, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and 3D print for the formulation and development of natural, organic and highly nutritious powdered foods.

ALSEC
Alva In-Space Manufacturing - Development

New green start-up that specializes in the production of a new type of energy efficient material to be used in new screens and displays. Patent pending on the synthesis method.

AMBAR In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Agro-Migra is a multipurpose growing cabinet with different compartments that functions as an ecosystem, where both aquatic and terrestrial plants coexist generating food ready for consumption. Focuses on producing quality food, where the main objective is to achieve the well-being and satisfaction of the consumer.

Anisoprint In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company
Development

Composite fiber 3D printing in close-to-zero gravity conditions.

Anisoprint
Apptronik Space Robotics,
Robot Astronaut
Robot Astronaut Development

NASA has selected Apptronik as a commercial partner to launch a new generation of general-purpose robots, starting with Apollo.

Apptronik
Apsidal In-Space Manufacturing,
ISS Utilization Service
ZBLAN,
Optical Fibers,
Glass
Development

Fabricating Photonics in Space! Developing a Universal Glass Optics Manufacturing Module capable of processing various types of complex glass in space from which fibers, magnetic fibers, super-continuum sources, capillary optics and adiabatic tapers can be drawn.

Apsidal
ArcSpace In-Space Assembly,
In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Space Construction Company Development

ArcSpace designs and manufactures complex spacecraft payloads that benefit from in-space structural assembly, and manages in-space assembly operations through its proprietary technology.

ArcSpace
Ardberg Miscellaneous,
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Science
Food for Earth Launched

Nanoracks launched Ardbeg’s first whisky experiment into space in 2011.

Ardberg
Argotec In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Demonstrated

Public-private partnership to bring the authentic Italian espresso into the International Space Station (ISS).

Argotec
ARKA Robotic Arm,
Hardware,
In-Space Assembly
- Development

ARKA's robotic arms, servicing tools, and refueling components provide the capability to assemble ESPA-class modules together.

ARKA
Arkisys Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
In-Space Assembly,
Robotic Space Station,
Persistent Platform
Automated Microgravity Laboratory,
Reusable
Development

Arkisys is building one of the first Business Platforms in Space for new Technology Hosting, Satellite Integration, Assembly and Resupply.

Arkisys
Arundal Astronautics In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Production,
On-Orbit Servicing
On-Orbit Servicing Early stage

Research and Development in Spacecraft Engineering – specifically the area of On Orbit Manufacture (OOM) and the wider field of On Orbit Servicing (OOS), Assembly and Manufacture (OSAM).

Arundal Astronautics
ASCENT Technology In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

SATED makes broadly customizable foods ranging from pizza to peach cobbler. The device is intrinsically fire and smoke safe and designed to operate in zero and low gravity environments.

ASCENT Technology
Astrea (Astreia) Surface Habitats - Cancelled, Concept

We are building a network of intelligent homes across Earth to first transition the world to sustainability. Our ultimate goal is to build the first city on Mars.

Astrea (Astreia)
Astrobotic In-Space Manufacturing - Concept

Printing of solar cells on the lunar surface.

Astrobotic
Astronika In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Biotech,
Biological Research
Concept

An insect bioreactor for increased circularisation of ECLSS economy.

Astronika
Astronika ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Mining,
Commercial Rover
Hopper Concept

Dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the broadly-defined aerospace industry. Energy-efficient regolith compactor for surface construction.

Astronika
Astroport Space Technologies (XArc, Exploration Architecture) Space Construction Company,
Landing Pads,
Commercial Rover
Moon Development

Astroport turns moon dust into bricks and materials for 3D construction printing of lunar infrastructure such as roads, habitats and landing facilities.

Astroport Space Technologies (XArc, Exploration Architecture)
ATLANT 3D Nanosystems In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Development

Demonstrator for manufacturing electronic components in space using selective atomic layer deposition,

ATLANT 3D Nanosystems
ATMOS Space Cargo Transport Service (Re-Entry),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite)
Space Capsule,
Inflatable Atmospheric Decelerator,
Inflatables
Development

We develop Inflatable Atmospheric Decelerators (IADs), which function both as heat shields, protecting their precious cargo during re-entry into the atmosphere, and high-velocity parachutes.

ATMOS Space Cargo
Automated Dynamics In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company
Concept

SBIR Phase I in 2015: A laser heating system (LHS) for the automated fiber placement (AFP) of thermoplastic composites (TPC).

Automated Dynamics
Awake Aerospace In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Large Space Structures,
Food for Space
Concept

Make the inner solar system more accessible.

Azimut Space ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Energy,
Hardware
Moon Concept

HEBAM - HEat-based BAttery for the Moon.

Azimut Space
BAE Systems In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Large Space Structures Development

The Space Manufacturing, Assembly and Repair Technology Exploration and Realisation (SMARTER) project will investigate the technical feasibility of manufacturing in space.

BAE Systems
Bake In Space In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Dormant

Initial goal is to conduct a series of technology demonstrations related to the production of fresh bread aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Bake In Space
Bechtel In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Space Construction Company Concept

Engineers from Bechtel, a global leader in terrestrial engineering, construction, and project management, will join with researchers from two U.S. universities to develop technologies for living and working on the Moon.

Bechtel
BeeHex In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

BeeHex is a NASA spin-off company. The founder worked on a project to develop a 3D Food Printer system that can personalize food for astronauts during long-duration space missions.

BeeHex
Beyond Earth Resources Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
- Dormant

In 2018, co-founded Beyond Earth Resources Pty Ltd, and continued Mission Planning studies. BER 'folded' in June 2019 but these studies have continued under the aegis of Asteroid Enterprises, focussing on small-scale and Proof-of-Concept missions.

BigRedBites In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

A symbiotic system of cyanobacteria, yeast, mushrooms, and plants, with a processing unit to yield fresh and nutritious produce to meet 15% of daily caloric requirements. Innovations like 3D printed artificial soil and symbiotic co-dependence enable maximum utilization of each subsystem’s waste and minimal external inputs.

BioOrbit In-Space Manufacturing Medicine and Drugs,
Pharmaceutical
Development

Developing a platform for large-scale crystallisation of protein. Our grand aim is to develop a pharmaceuticals factory in space within the next 10 years. 

BioOrbit
Bistromathic In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Bistromathic is an automatic food production machine that ensures astronauts enjoy an Earth-like experience of eating during long space missions. It produces food with rich textures and appropriate moisture in different shapes and forms. Bistromathic is a robust and reliable food production technology that aims to provide nourishment for space exploration missions

Blackswan Space Software,
Space Robotics
- Early stage

Our software focused technology is designed to address the growing number of assets in orbit by expanding the range of autonomous activities including autonomous navigation, in-orbit asset inspection, servicing and robotic manipulation.

Blackswan Space
Blue Horizon In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

We want to become a global leader in bio engineering developing and using earth and space technology for the profit of mankind.

Blue Horizon
Blue Origin ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Orbital Microfabrication,
Moon
Development

Since 2021, Blue Origin has been making solar cells and transmission wire from regolith simulants.

Blue Origin
Blueshift (Outward Technologies) In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Equipment
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Space Construction Company,
Award Listing In-Space Friction Stir Welding Machine
Development

SEER’s primary NASA application is the fabrication of 3D printed components using concentrated solar power and regolith as the only feedstock.

Blueshift (Outward Technologies)
Braskem In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Material Recycling
Demonstrated

The Braskem Recycler will produce plastic feed stock that will be used in Made in Space’s additive manufacturing facility (AMF) aboard ISS.

Braskem
Budgie ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Commercial Space Station
- Concept

An early stage startup called Budgie's plan is to build a Space Factory on its own, with the first AM Module to launch within 3 years.

Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch) In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

Announced its intention to be the first beer on Mars.

Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Build Beyond In-Space Manufacturing Material Recycling,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Early stage

Build Beyond is re-envisioning the inductive foundry at a foundational level.

Build Beyond
Canacompost Systems In-Space Manufacturing Material Recycling,
Space Farming,
Food for Space
Concept

The Outpost: Space Composting With Black Soldier Flies. Phase 1 winner of Canada Deep Space Food Challenge.

Cedars-Sinai In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research
Demonstrated

Cedars-Sinai Scientists Are Establishing In-Space Production of Stem Cells on the International Space Station to Advance the Next Generation of Cell Therapies.

Cedars-Sinai
CemVita Factory In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Mining
Food for Space Development

CO2 Utilization platform mimics photosynthesis to produce nutrients and pharmaceutics for deep space exploration and industrial chemicals and polymers for energy sustainability.

CemVita Factory
Cislune In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Space Construction Company Development

Cislune is developing regolith pathways and landing pads. Surface construction - high efficiency sintering via beneficiation of the building material.

Cislune
Connectomix In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Resources
Food for Space,
Food for Earth
Early stage

Develop a food production system for the Moon that will benefit Earth.

Connectomix
Cosmic Eats In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Food for Earth
Concept

Cosmic Eats’ all-in-one food solution delivers a delicious, high nutrition food supply with low disruption risk. For further security, Cosmic Eats’ system operates with minimal dependencies on external resources.

Cosmic Eats
Crow Industries Transport Service (LEO-Moon),
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Tug,
In-Space Logistics
In-Space Transportation,
Transport Service (In-Space),
Transport Service (LEO-GEO)
Concept Crow Industries
Crowdspace Surface Habitats Mars,
Surface
Concept

Taking part in Mars Colony Prize contest organized by Mars Society.

Crowdspace
Darkoob Resources - Asteroid Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Mining Concept, Dormant

Safe, sustainable and economical resources extraction from celestial bodies.

DCUBED In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Large Space Structures Development

Advanced technology demonstration on in-space manufacturing of booms for SmallSat deployable structures with HyImpulse on their maiden orbital flight.

DCUBED
Deep Space Ecology In-Space Manufacturing,
Surface Habitats
Food for Space Early stage, Dormant

Cultivate a better world through robust, self-sufficient agro-ecological systems for the deep spaces of Earth and our solar system, or for your back yard and local farmers. Our mission is to make food accessible to everyone on Earth, Mars, and beyond.

Deep Space Ecology
Deep Space Entomoculture In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

The production method involves a self-contained device designed to generate foods from insect cells. Dry-preserved insect cells will be transported into space, re-activated in a suspension bioreactor with simple ingredients, and used to produce muscle and fat biomass that emulates traditional meat products.

Deep Space Industries Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Tug,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Prospecting Dormant

Deep Space Industries (DSI), a company founded to pursue asteroid mining, but which more recently has focused on deep space smallsats.

Deep Space Industries
Deimos Space Resources Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
- Concept, Dormant

Shifting the paradigm in off-Earth resource development.

Deimos Space Resources
Dereum Labs Commercial Rover,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing
Moon Development

Jaguar-1 mission consists of carrying two rovers with a commercial payload to the Lunar surface.

Dereum Labs
Dewey Scientific In-Space Manufacturing Growing Crops Development

Dewey Scientific, a commercial agricultural technology company is going to be Redwire’s customer for the inaugural flight. During the mission, Dewey will grow industrial hemp in space for a gene expression study.

Dewey Scientific
Diatomic Space ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Commercial Rover
Moon Early stage

Diatomic Space is developing hardware to produce oxygen on the lunar surface.

Diatomic Space
DSTAR Communications In-Space Manufacturing,
ISS Utilization Service
Raw Materials Development

Create an external material processing platform on the International Space Station with autonomous, high throughput manufacturing capability.

Ecoation Innovative Solutions In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System.

Ecoation Innovative Solutions
Ecoatoms In-Space Manufacturing,
Hardware,
Medical Support
Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

We design and build space payloads called ‘Ecos’ {habitats} to manufacture biomedical products. We create the hardware to our clients specifications building from bioreactors to liquid deposition chambers.

Ecoatoms
Eden Grow Systems In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

Providing sustainable food and energy independence to local communities around the world, and one day, off it!

Eden Grow Systems
Electric Cow In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Concept

Converts CO2 and waste streams straight into food, with the help of a food grade micro-organisms and 3D printing.

Enigma of the Cosmos In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Leafy & Microgreen Food production system with an adaptive growing platform using telescopic grow channel system to support plants natural growth cycle, increasing efficiency of the growing space by adjusting the grow area according to the plants needs and in return increasing the efficiency by a minimum of 40%.

EOS (Electrophoresis Operations in Space) In-Space Manufacturing Medicine and Drugs Dormant

Joint venture with McDonnell Douglas and Johnson & Johnson's Ortho Pharmaceutical to make and sell pharmaceuticals made in space.

Eta Space ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Raw Resources,
Resources - Hydrogen
Hydrogen,
Propellant
Development

Based on a proprietary electrochemical platform, SKYRE will electrolyse the ice water into its hydrogen and oxygen components and Eta Space H2RENEW™ will then compress and liquefy the hydrogen for use as fuel.

Eta Space
Eternal In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Development

Eternal is solving the absence of a properly sustainable and cost-effective protein ingredient that is flavor neutral.

Eternal
ExLabs (Exploration Laboratories) Active Debris Removal (ADR),
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Asteroids Development

We specialize in the development of advanced large-scale space vehicles and technologies, leveraging the latest innovations to tackle the challenges of space debris mitigation, object capture and control, deep space exploration, and resource acquisition.

ExLabs (Exploration Laboratories)
Exoterra ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Oxygen,
Hydrogen,
Propellant
Dormant

The Nano Icy Moons Propellant Harvester (NIMPH) is a CubeSat-scale In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) system which processes ice into liquid oxygen (LOx) and liquid hydrogen (LH2).

Exoterra
Explaneta Space In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Production
Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Dormant

GREEN//CASE is a portable mini-greenhouse that can be completely 3d printed at an extra-terrestrial outpost, thus saving payload weight and costs. 

Explaneta Space
EXPLOR Space Technologies Microgravity Research Payloads,
Microgravity Workspaces,
Microgravity Science,
Microgravity Simulation,
In-Space Manufacturing
Automated Microgravity Laboratory,
Microgravity Simulator,
Biotech
Development

EXPLOR develop disruptive space technologies for human space exploration & for space health.
EXPLOR was established in 2018 and introduced the first biological simulated microgravity device.

EXPLOR Space Technologies
Exponential Deep Space Resources - Asteroid Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Prospecting Dormant

In-Situ Resource Utilization for Exponential Growth of Deep Space Industries.

Exponential Deep Space
Extraterrestrial Power Resources - Energy,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Wireless Power Transfer,
Moon
Concept

Electricity provider of the solar system. Enabling humanity's future venturing into the solar system is in our DNA. Available Lunar electricity is going to be the key enabler.

Extraterrestrial Power
Extremo Technologies In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

The microalgae bio-panel supports crew space missions through effective CO2 sequestration and O2 production. The product is designed to be implemented for the closed-loop system.

Extremo Technologies
Far Out Foods In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

The Exo-Garden is a nearly closed-loop self-contained food production system, which is capable of producing a variety of fresh mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables.

Faraday Technologies In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Electronics,
Orbital Microfabrication
Development

Faraday Technology will create an in-space manufacturing process to directly print next-generation covetic materials (nanocarbon-infused metals/alloys) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) via an electro-co-deposition approach to leverage the unique capabilities of the International Space Station (ISS).

Faraday Technologies
Finite Space Commercial Rover,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing
- Early stage, ?

Optimizing material usage and manufacturing processes on extraterrestrial bodies to enable self-sustainable colonies with constant human presence.

Finite Space
Flawless Photonics In-Space Manufacturing ZBLAN Demonstrated

Flawless Photonics is a startup founded in 2017 with registered trademark of FlawlessFiber™. Advanced in-space manufacturing company producing optical fibers LEO.

Flawless Photonics
FOMS (Fiber Optic Manufacturing in Space) In-Space Manufacturing ZBLAN Demonstrated

FOMS (Fiber Optics Manufacturing in Space) is focused on optical fiber manufacturing in microgravity.

FOMS (Fiber Optic Manufacturing in Space)
Futura Commercial Rover,
Space Construction Company,
Space Construction Equipment,
Robotic Arm,
Landing Pads
Space Construction Company Development

We are working to establish a self-sustaining space economy and make human life multi-planetary.

Futura
G-Space Software,
Microgravity Simulation,
In-Space Manufacturing
ZBLAN,
Orbital Microfabrication
Development

Design and test your materials, manufacturing processes and experiments before leaving the atmosphere using our AI-powered SaaS platform, ATOM™ 

G-Space
Galactiv On-Orbit Servicing,
Propellant Refilling,
Propellant Refuel Station,
Space Robotics
In-Space Transportation,
Transport Service (In-Space),
Transport Service (LEO-GEO)
Early stage

Galactiv is an in-space services company with the primary mission of ensuring that humanity maintains a sustainable long-term presence in outer space. In the near-term, we will be addressing the pollution created by the American commercial satellite industry by providing emergency servicing and salvage operations to current satellite operators.

Galactiv
GITAI Space Robotics,
Commercial Rover,
Robotic Arm,
Hardware
Robot Astronaut,
Lunar Rover
Development

GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases and cities on Mars.

GITAI
GMV Commercial Rover,
Space Robotics,
Software,
Hardware,
Robotic Arm
Lunar Rover,
Moon
Development GMV
GOEPPERT In-Space Manufacturing,
Hardware
Materials to Earth Development

Goeppert provides research and development services in physical, engineering, and life sciences to government and commercial customers.

GOEPPERT
GreenOnyx In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Food for Earth
Development

Develops fresh greens filled with nutrients and dietary supplements, will grow a water-based lentil plant under microgravity conditions in an autonomous growing facility. The leaves will be tested as food in space, and be produced in a controlled group where their growth rates will be analyzed.

GreenOnyx
Greiner Bio-One In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

To perform 3D cell culture applications in a microgravity environment.

Greiner Bio-One
Growbotics Space On-Orbit Servicing,
Reusable Satellite,
Space Robotics
In-Space Satellite Servicing,
On-Orbit Servicing,
Reusable
Early stage

Growbotics is a company dedicated to developing the tools, components, and processes necessary for a circular space economy.  Satellites are currently single use by design; Growbotics aims to disrupt the traditional approach to space manufacturing and is leading the way by developing technology to re-use components on orbit, thereby reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.  

Growbotics Space
H-CAM (Hellenic Center for Additive Manufacturing) In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Space Construction Company,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Development

Our team provides completed services and technological solutions, research, training and education, to all interested parties, in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM). We offer state of the art infrastructure, technical skills and expert’s advices

H-CAM (Hellenic Center for Additive Manufacturing)
Hanwha Systems ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Resources
- Development

Hanwha Aerospace became the first South Korean space company to win government approval to utilize resources in space, such as on the moon and Mars.

Hanwha Systems
Hassell Studio Surface Habitats - Concept

We set out to design the perfect habitat for space explorers on the red planet as part of NASA’s international 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.

Hassell Studio
Hefvin In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Hefvin grows fruit cells in nutrient rich media and uses spherification to encapsulate different cell types into an edible berry structure with skins and pulp. The technique produces berries rich in flavor, color and aroma.

Hefvin
High Frontier Mining Corporation (HFMC) Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
- Early stage

High Frontier Corporation is dedicated to opening the skies to mining and turning those materials into resources for companies operating in space. We are a stealth-startup comprised of former SpaceX, NASA, and commercial space industry experts.

High Frontier Mining Corporation (HFMC)
Hilton (DoubleTree by Hilton) In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Tourism Support
Food for Space Launched

Astronauts successfully baked DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies on the ISS in landmark science experiment.

Hilton (DoubleTree by Hilton)
Honda Motor Co ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Resources,
Resources - Energy,
Space Robotics,
Robotic Arm
Moon Development

Building a circulative renewable energy system on the lunar surface by leveraging Honda fuel cell technologies and high differential pressure water electrolysis technologies.

Honda Motor Co
Honeybee Robotics (Blue Origin) Resources - Energy,
Space Robotics
Moon Development

Our specialties in planetary exploration include robotic drilling, processing and sampling systems.

Honeybee Robotics (Blue Origin)
Hopstronautix Space Entertainment,
Advertising,
In-Space Manufacturing,
Space-Flown
Food for Earth,
Novelty
Early stage, ?
HRL Laboratories In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Large Space Structures Development

HRL will demonstrate the key elements to achieve structures that can be built up from energy efficient structural members that are both formed and joined in space.

HRL Laboratories
ICON Space Construction Company,
Surface Habitats
- Development

Space-based construction system to support future exploration of the Moon. ICON develops advanced construction technologies that advance humanity by using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials.

ICON
ILC Dover Surface Habitats,
Spacesuit
Inflatables Development

Continues to develop and manufacture a variety of inflatable habitats, air-locks and shelters for use in earth orbit and lunar / planetary exploration.

ILC Dover
Indigo Aerospace Design Surface Habitats Surface,
Moon,
Space Construction Company
Early stage

Developing revolutionary concepts to advance the exploration, commercialization & human settlement of space.

Indigo Aerospace Design
Infinity Space In-Space Manufacturing,
Orbital Transportation,
Space Tug,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO)
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Solar Sail,
Transport Service (In-Space),
Helium-3
Early stage

We are an international Team who develop cutting-edge space exploration missions and propulsion technology. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and focus on advancing mankind's understanding and utilisation of space.

Infinity Space
InFynity In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

Bioculture / Hybrid. InFynity produces high-protein, nutritious, delicious foods using microbial biomass grown in a novel bioreactor, which has been designed to operate both in space and on Earth in a sustainable way.

Insistent Galactic Operations (iGO) Resources - Asteroid Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Water Early stage

To help harvest and cultivate the infinite resources in space, utilizing those resources to both further space exploration and benefit all life on Earth and in Space.

Insistent Galactic Operations (iGO)
Instarz Surface Habitats Moon,
Mars
Dormant, Early stage

We design and manufacture self-sustainable space habitats and space technologies.

Instarz
Interlune Space Resources,
Raw Resources,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Mining,
Resources - Asteroid Mining
Helium-3,
Beneficiation
Development

Harvesting natural resources from space to benefit Earth and establish an in-space economy.

Interlune
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) In-Space Manufacturing Novelty,
Fragrance
Demonstrated

IFF has commercialized the unique space rose note, which is now a fragrance ingredient in a perfume called Zen developed by Shiseido Cosmetics (America).

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF)
Interstellar Lab Surface Habitats,
In-Space Manufacturing
Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

We pave the way towards bio-regenerative life-support system by developing controlled-environment modules for plant cultivation beyond Earth.

Interstellar Lab
Interstellar Space Technologies In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Space Construction Company Early stage

We are an in-space manufacturing and construction company.

Interstellar Space Technologies
Inversion Space Transport Service (Re-Entry),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite)
Space Capsule Development

Reentry capsule to bring cargo from space back to Earth. Global Delivery of Supplies. Space Station Resupply and Return. Resource Return.

Inversion Space
ISS National Lab (CASIS, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space) In-Space Manufacturing,
ISS Utilization Service
Research Active

Responsible for managing all non-NASA research, and all investigations would require the capacity to utilize microgravity for Earth benefits.

ISS National Lab (CASIS, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space)
JPM Silicon In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication,
Moon
Development

TU Berlin and JPM Silicon receive research funding from the German Space Agency at DLR for the production of solar cells with lunar regolith,

JPM Silicon
JPWORKS In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Chloe NanoClima® is the innovative technology for growing nanoplants and microgreens in single, contamination-proof and autonomous ecosystems optimizing resources and work time providing the safest, quickest and most nutritious vegetable superfood.

Katalyst Space Situational Awareness (SSA),
Space Robotics,
On-Orbit Servicing
- Development

Space Domain Awareness. Distributed Networking. Modular Systems for On-Orbit Attachment.

Katalyst
Kayser Space In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Cellular agriculture for future human space missions.

Kayser Space
KEETA In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

A 3D printed food system that utilizes output from an interdependence micro ecosystem to create varieties of nutrient rich food. The ecosystem is composed of producers, insects, and decomposers. The insects will be high in protein, vitamins and minerals, while also providing a wide variety of flavors.

KEETA
Kernel Deltech In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

The Kernel Food Production System is an autonomous device that produces an inactivated fungal biomass from well-defined starting materials.

Kilncore In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Early stage

3D printing lunar regolith and more. Developing innovative technologies for the New Space economy and Earth markets

Kilncore
KINETIK Space Robotic Arm,
Hardware,
In-Space Assembly,
On-Orbit Servicing,
Active Debris Removal (ADR),
Space Robotics
Large Space Structures Development

We offer an array of dexterous robotic solutions of manipulators and end effectors.

KINETIK Space
Kiteleon Technologies In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Production
- Dormant

We advance the state of the art of in-space assembly and manufacturing. Certified SDVOSB developing in-space manufacturing technology for Government and New Space architectures.

Kiteleon Technologies
Komatsu Commercial Rover,
Space Construction Company,
Space Construction Equipment
- Concept, Development

Komatsu is developing an autonomous excavator to operate on the moon.

Komatsu
Kumagai Gumi Space Construction Equipment,
Hardware,
Space Robotics,
Surface Mobility
- Development

Japan's Space construction innovation project, 2021-2025. Development of Disaster Response Transportation Technology using Cableway Technology.

Kumagai Gumi
L'Garde In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Solar Sail,
Oxygen
Development

L.Garde is a world leader in the development of inflatable and deployable structures for terrestrial and space applications.

L'Garde
L3Harris (Eagle Technology) In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Large Space Structures
Development

Mesh reflector satellites antennas with on-orbit extruded or printed supported structure.

L3Harris (Eagle Technology)
LambdaVision In-Space Manufacturing Organic Tissue,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

Aims to use the microgravity environment of the ISS to improve the manufacturing process for the company’s protein-based retinal implant that is capable of restoring vision in patients with retinal degeneration.

LambdaVision
LatticeXX (LatticeX) In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Early stage, ?

Zero Gravity -> Zero Defects -> Superior performance.

LatticeXX (LatticeX)
LavaHive Surface Habitats Mars Dormant, Concept

NASA Awards Top Three Design Finalists in 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge of 2015. Third place was awarded to Team LavaHive.

LavaHive
LEAP In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Transport Service (Re-Entry)
Space Capsule Development

LEAP provides In-Space Manufacturing as a service for the production of advanced materials.

LEAP
Light Mirror Active Debris Removal (ADR),
Power Beaming,
In-Space Assembly
Mirrors Early stage

Light Mirror to redirect Sunlight from Earth to space for space debris re-entry. Sun beam station.

Light Mirror
Living Disk Company Surface Habitats,
Commercial Lander
- Concept

We believe that our spaceship habitat has the potential to support your future LEO and lunar settlement ambitions!

Living Disk Company
Lockheed Martin In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
In-Space Joining
Large Space Structures Concept, Development Lockheed Martin
Longhurst Engineering In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Hardware
In-Space Friction Stir Welding Machine,
Large Space Structures
Dormant

Longhurst Engineering, PLC, and Vanderbilt University propose an in-space friction stir welding (FSW) machine for joining complex structural aluminum components.

LTCOP (Laboratory of Tissue Culture Ornamental Plants) In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Produces fresh food (vegetables and fruits — strawberry and taioba) on Mars conditions and in transit.

Luna Innovations In-Space Manufacturing Space Construction Company Early stage

In-situ polymer concrete materials.

Luna Innovations
Lunar Outpost Commercial Rover,
Surface Habitats,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Lunar Rover,
Moon
Development

Robotic vehicles designed to explore and investigate key resources and characteristics on lunar surfaces.

Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Robotic Arm,
On-Orbit Servicing
Large Space Structures,
In-Space Satellite Servicing,
On-Orbit Servicing
Development

Robotic vehicles designed to explore and investigate key resources and characteristics on lunar surfaces.

Lunar Outpost
Lunar Resources In-Space Manufacturing,
Resources - Energy,
Space Construction Company
Moon Early stage

Focusing on manufacturing and energy generation in the space environment utilizing space resources to create breakthrough technologies to facilitate the large-scale commercialization of the Moon.

Lunar Resources
Lunar Water Supply Company (Foundation Space Resources) Resources - Asteroid Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Water,
Moon
Early stage, Dormant

Where we are developing the framework for the space resources industry.

Lunar Water Supply Company (Foundation Space Resources)
Lunexus Space In-Space Manufacturing,
Commercial Space Station
Material Recycling Early stage

Circularizing the Space Economy By Recycling Satellite Photovoltaics in Space

Lunexus Space
Maana Electric Resources - Energy,
Resources - Oxygen,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing
Utility Development

Our mission is to be the first Utility company of the Solar System, to enable the future, both here on Earth and in space.

Maana Electric
MAC SciTech ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Hardware,
Life Support
Oxygen,
Hydrogen
Concept

We specialise in leading edge innovations, making future possibilities a reality. Next-generation Space Life-Support technology and revolutionising long-duration energy storage on Earth are just two of our current exciting investor-ready projects.

MAC SciTech
Magna Parva (Kleos Space, In-Space Manufacturing) In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures Dormant

Developing a patented in-space manufacturing system that will provide a method of producing huge carbon composite 3D structures in space.

Magna Parva (Kleos Space, In-Space Manufacturing)
Mainstream Engineering Corporation ISS Utilization Service Thermal protection Development

In-situ fabrication of spacecraft thermal protection systems (TPS).

Mainstream Engineering Corporation
MakerHealth Microgravity Science,
In-Space Manufacturing
Medicine and Drugs,
Biotech
Development

Using tools, a mindset, and an engaged community, we build the health making capabilities of clinicians and institutions so that everyone can create healthcare technology. MakerHealth is a company dedicated to amplifying the creativity of these health makers.

MakerHealth
Martian Sky Industries (MSI) Active Debris Removal (ADR),
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Space Assembly,
Orbital Transportation
In-Space Transportation,
Transport Service (In-Space),
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Space Satellite Servicing
Development

The Decluttering of Earth Orbit to Repurpose for Bespoke Innovative Technologies (DEORBIT) system enables increased transportation and manipulation of materials in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).

Martian Sky Industries (MSI)
Maxar (SSL) On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Space Assembly,
Robotic Arm
In-Space Satellite Servicing Development, Cancelled

Maxar was building the spacecraft bus and robotic arms for NASA’s OSAM-1 program, which will refuel and relocate a satellite on-orbit.

Maxar (SSL)
May Marom ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Moon Dormant

Uses microwave based technology to extract humidity and other volatiles from rock, regolith and permafrost planetary soil.

May Marom
MDA On-Orbit Servicing,
Space Robotics,
Commercial Rover,
Resources - Energy
In-Space Satellite Servicing,
Nuclear Power
Development

First, we’re developing a commercial line of customizable space robotics systems. Next, we’ll build the world’s first control centre for commercial space robotic operations.

MDA
Merck Research Laboratories In-Space Manufacturing Pharmaceutical,
Medicine and Drugs
Demonstrated

Merck continued space-based protein crystallization experiments on 10 separate shuttle flights.

Merck Research Laboratories
Mercury Systems (Physical Optics Corporation, POC) In-Space Manufacturing ZBLAN Demonstrated

Orbital Fiber Optic Production Module (ORFOM) from Mercury Systems arrived at the International Space Station in July 2022 aboard a SpaceX CRS-25 mission.

Mercury Systems (Physical Optics Corporation, POC)
Metalysis ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Resources - Metal,
Resources - Oxygen
Metal,
Oxygen
Development

The Metalysis FFC Process for Extra-Terrestrial Oxygen Production from ISRU.

Metalysis
Micro Meat In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Micro Meat, a pioneer in the alternative protein industry, and Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of space-based business parks with variable gravity, have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop cultivated meat production systems in space.

Micro Meat
Microelectronica Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
In-Space Manufacturing
Oxygen Concept
Microgravity Research Associates In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Dormant

Formed in 1979 for the purpose of engaging in materials processing in space. Plans to grow crystals in space, starting with gallium arsenide.

Microgravity Research Associates
Mitsubishi Electric In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures Development

Has developed an on-orbit, additive-manufacturing technology that uses photosensitive resin and solar ultraviolet light for the 3D printing of satellite antennas in the vacuum of outer space.

Mitsubishi Electric
Moon Trades Hardware,
Space Robotics,
Space Resources
Prospecting Early stage

Moon Trades is developing a low-mass, compact robotics surveying tool that combines VR, automated systems, augmented reality and AI for mining, tunneling, resource extraction, and ISRU.

Moon Trades
MoonFibre In-Space Manufacturing Space Construction Company Development

An in situ resource utilization technology aiming to produce fibres-based materials made of lunar regolith, directly on the Moon.

MoonFibre
Motiv Space Systems Space Robotics,
Robotic Arm,
Hardware,
In-Space Assembly
Moon,
Mars
Demonstrated

xLink Space-Rated Modular Robotic Arm System.

Motiv Space Systems
Mu Mycology In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

Bioculture / Hybrid. Forever Fungi is a closed-loop, modular, liquid media mushroom cultivation system that allows for continuous growth and harvest of various edible fungal fruiting bodies.

Mu Mycology
Mycorena In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

One of the 11 finalists in Phase 2 of the Deep Space Food Challenge in January 2023.

Mycorena
Nanoarmor In-Space Manufacturing Materials to Earth Development

Additively Manufactured Ultra High Temperature Ceramics. Nanoarmor exists to produce advanced materials for extreme environments without the extreme processing requirements.

Nanoarmor
Nanoracks (Voyager Space) In-Space Manufacturing - Development

Nanoracks is the leading provider of commercial access to space with a global customer base

Nanoracks (Voyager Space)
Nanoracks (Voyager Space) In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Large Space Structures Demonstrated

Nanoracks made space construction and manufacturing history with the first demonstration of cutting metal in orbit. 

Nanoracks (Voyager Space)
Natufia x Edama In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

A closed-loop, indoor farming technology, consisting of a hydroponics system, composting solution, and macroalgae farming, all integrated seamlessly into a larger automated system.

Natufia x Edama
Nature’s Fynd In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Biotech,
Biological Research
Demonstrated

Nature’s Fynd™ collaborates with NASA to grow Fy™, its revolutionary fungi-based protein in space. SpaceX-25 launches Nature’s Fynd’s novel bioreactor to grow its nutritional fungi protein, Fy onboard the ISS.

Nature’s Fynd
Nebula Interplanetary Systems In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Early stage, ?

We manufacture transistors in space. The atomic-scale building block of all modern technology and infrastructure.

Nebula Interplanetary Systems
Nexus Aurora Commercial Space Station,
Surface Habitats,
In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Food for Space Concept

Initially brought together for the Mars Society City State Competition, we now collaborate around the globe to develop solutions to the hardest challenges of space while educating and connecting with one another.

Nexus Aurora
Noblegen In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

In our first phase of commercialization we have reinvented the world’s approach to food & agriculture. Our next phases of commercialization include biomaterials, health, energy, and space, among other industries.

Noblegen
Nolux In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

An artificial photosynthetic system that is capable of producing plant- and fungal-based foods independent of biological photosynthesis.

Northrop Grumman ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing
Material Recycling Development

Solar refinery to recycle space debris.  the system would have the ability to vaporize small existing space debris; recycle and recover manufacturing materials from existing satellites; and even perform in-space manufacturing of structural elements for new satellites.

Northrop Grumman
Nortis In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research,
Organ-on-a-chip
Demonstrated

Nortis Organs-on-Chip's have been used on the International Space Station during missions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 to study the effects of microgravity on human kidneys.

Nortis
nScrypt In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research
Demonstrated

nScypt’s 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF) currently in space on board the International Space Station.

nScrypt
Odysseus Space Resources - Asteroid Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Prospecting Concept

Long-term plan of prospecting asteroids for space resources exploitation and utilization.

Odysseus Space
Odyssey SpaceWorks Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Research Payloads
Automated Microgravity Laboratory Demonstrated, Launched

R&D labs in space enabling observation and engineering of biological systems from Earth.

Odyssey SpaceWorks
OHB In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Development

Capable of 3D printing parts much larger than itself, the new machine is dubbed IMPERIAL.

OHB
Opterus In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures Development

Developing Tubular Truss Additive Manufacturing (TTAM) for mass efficient truss structures manufactured in space. Our Tensioned Precision Structures (TPS) offer new design paradigms for in-space manufacturing of large space structures.

Opterus
Optomec In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures Development

Adaptive Laser Sintering System (ALSS) to enable electronic circuitry to be printed onto a wider variety of temperature sensitive substrates expanding its use for production applications.

Optomec
Orbital Composites In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company,
Space Robotics
Space Construction Company Development

Developing Additive Manufacturing of electronic composites enabling on-orbit manufacturing of large, precise, and resilient space structures like solar arrays, RF antennas and segmented optics.

Orbital Composites
Orbital Farm In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Tourism Support
Food for Space Early stage

We develop large Closed Loop Farms to grow food + vaccines anywhere on Earth today and in Space tomorrow.

Orbital Farm
Orbital Matter In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company
Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company
Development

Our universal 3D printing satellite will be able to manufacture complex structures of any size and shape directly on orbit faster, cheaper and more agile than on earth

Orbital Matter
Orbital Outpost X (Space Villages) Commercial Space Station,
In-Space Assembly,
Hardware
Large Space Structures Development

Creating a Space Village in Low Earth Orbit for scientific exploration, low gravity manufacturing and more.

Orbital Outpost X (Space Villages)
Orbotic Systems Active Debris Removal (ADR),
Space Robotics
- Early stage

Orbot (Orbiting Robot) and De-orbit Drag Device

Orbotic Systems
Outpost Space In-Space Manufacturing,
Transport Service (Earth-LEO),
Transport Service (Re-Entry)
Reusable Development, Launched

Our low mass, high efficiency, two-stage re-entry system is fully deployable, making it possible to return and reuse satellites.

Outpost Space
OxEon Energy ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Moon,
Propellant,
Water ice
Demonstrated

OxEon Energy has worked with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the successful development of an SOEC stack destined for oxygen production aboard the Mars 2020 Rover.

OxEon Energy
Paragon Space Development Corporation (Final Frontier Design) Space Suits & Garments,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Moon Development

The xEMU Lunar space suit will be used in the Artemis mission, the first US planetary space mission since Apollo.

Paragon Space Development Corporation (Final Frontier Design)
PeaPod Technologies In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Early stage

We're developing sustainable and innovative agricultural technologies for research and food production. PeaPod is an open-source automated plant growth environment that can precisely simulate any environment to grow any plant.

Photocentric In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Development

Developing CosmicMaker – a patented LCD-based 3D printer designed for upcoming space stations and orbital terminals. It can additively manufacturing intricate near-net shape functional parts from Silicon Carbide.

Photocentric
Physical Sciences In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Moon Development

Develop continuous fabrication of regolith-derived, glass-ceramic mechanical structures for use in large-scale orbital applications.

Physical Sciences
PIAP Space On-Orbit Servicing,
Robotic Arm,
Hardware,
Space Robotics,
In-Space Assembly
In-Space Transportation Development

We are especially interested in developing technologies in the areas of Active Debris Removal, Manipulators & End-Effectors, On Orbit Satellite Servicing, Human-Robot Interaction, Vision Systems and mechanisms.

PIAP Space
Pioneer Astronautics (Voyager Space Holdings) ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Raw Materials Development, Acquired

The Extraterrestrial Metals Processing (EMP) system produces iron, silicon, and light metals from Mars, Moon, or asteroid resources in support of advanced human space exploration.

Pioneer Astronautics (Voyager Space Holdings)
Planetoid Mines Company ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Lunar Data Center Network,
Cislunar Space Logistics
Moon,
Lunar Rover,
Raw Materials,
Mining
Early stage

Planetoid Mines is a privately owned mineral extraction services company who has patented a novel In-Situ Mining and In-Situ Resouce Utilization technology for terrestrial and off-world excavation operations.

Planetoid Mines Company
Plasmos Space Tug,
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Transport Service (Re-Entry),
Orbital Transportation
In-Space Transportation,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Space Capsule
Cancelled, Development

Plasmos is building a reusable third stage tug to address the problem of last-mile delivery in space.

Plasmos
Pneumocell Surface Habitats Inflatables Concept

Inflatable structures specialist Pneumocell in Austria performed a system study in 2021 of an inflatable lunar habitat, based on prefabricated ultralight structures.

Pneumocell
Polimak Space ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Asteroid Mining
- Early stage

Our comprehensive range of space resources solutions includes processing, conveying, storage, dust mitigation and feeding systems.

Polimak Space
Project MIDGE In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

The Modular Inflatable Dynamic Growth Environment is a new approach to growing food in challenging circumstances and is designed to deploy anywhere and grow just about anything.

Prometheus Life Technologies In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research
Development

Large-scale production of high-quality human tissue in microgravity for better drug development and testing as well as regenerative medicine. First place in the Orbital Reef's Reef Starter Innovation Challenge.

Prometheus Life Technologies
Prometheus Space Technologies Active Debris Removal (ADR),
Space Robotics
In-Space Transportation Early stage, ?

Active Debris Removal, Space Robotics, Satellites structure.

Prometheus Space Technologies
Proudly Human Surface Habitats Surface Concept

Series of off-world settlement experiments, demonstrating off-grid capabilities from life-support to communication systems, as well as community spirit, in the most extreme environments on Earth, in preparation for the first off-world settlements on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

Proudly Human
Puli Space Commercial Rover,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Asteroid Mining
Space Arks,
Moon,
Water,
Prospecting
Development

Demonstrate the operation and unique mobility capabilities of the Puli Lunar Rover.

Puli Space
Quantum Space Transport Service (LEO-Moon),
In-Space Communications Relay,
In-Space Manufacturing,
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Orbit Inspection,
Beyond-LEO Remote Sensing,
In-Space Logistics,
Transport Service (LEO-GEO)
Moon Development

Payload transportation and critical infrastructure services in geostationary orbit (GEO) and cislunar space. The company’s QuantumNet deep space network infrastructure is purpose-built to enable the delivery of payloads and essential in-space data and communications services for customers.

Quantum Space
RADICLE-X In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

RADICLE X employs passive and smart modular growing system, produces nutritious and variable fresh food for deep space missions. The lightweight system is deployable in multiple habitats and greenhouse configurations, is built upon a patented Hybrid Hydrotechnology which delivers maximum yields from minimal amounts of water, energy and astronauts’ time.

Raven Space Systems In-Space Manufacturing,
Transport Service (Re-Entry),
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO)
Space Capsule Development

Our mission is to 3D print entire reentry capsules for high cadence and low-cost cargo return from space.

Raven Space Systems
Re:3D In-Space Manufacturing Material Recycling,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Development

re:3D Inc. proposes developing a recycling system centered on a 3D printer capable of turning thermoplastic waste generated on orbit into functional and useful objects through the use of material extrusion additive manufacturing (AM).

Re:3D
Red Planet Farms In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space,
Food for Earth
Dormant, Early stage

Red Planet Farms aims to become the first people to grow staple crops on Mars. Feeding human colonies of the future is a cornerstone of our mission to become the number one leading innovator in food production.

Red Planet Farms
Redwire In-Space Manufacturing Biological Research,
Biotech
Development

Selected by NASA to develop the Pharmaceutical In-space Laboratory – Bio-crystal Optimization Xperiment (PIL-BOX) platforms,

Redwire
Redwire In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Development

Develop the only commercially owned and operated spaceflight-qualified plant growth platform in space, the so called Redwire Greenhouse

Redwire
Redwire In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Materials to Earth Demonstrated

Redwire’s Ceramics Manufacturing Module (CMM) uses a technique called additive stereolithography (SLA) to cure ceramic resin into solid ceramic parts.

Redwire
Redwire In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Materials to Earth,
Glass
Demonstrated

The Industrial Crystallization Facility is a commercial in-space manufacturing facility designed to demonstrate microgravity-enhanced techniques for growing inorganic KDP crystals.

Redwire
Redwire In-Space Manufacturing,
Landing Pads,
Space Mining
- Development

Develop the only commercially owned and operated spaceflight-qualified plant growth platform in space, the so called Redwire Greenhouse

Redwire
Redwire (Deep Space Systems) Commercial Rover,
Hardware,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Mining,
Commercial Lander
Lunar Rover,
Moon
Concept

In 2018, Deep Space Systems (now Redwire) was one of the nine companies selected for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

Redwire (Deep Space Systems)
Redwire (Made in Space) In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Development

Developing an autonomous, high throughput manufacturing capability for production of high quality, lower cost semiconductor chips at a rapid rate

Redwire (Made in Space)
Redwire (Made in Space) In-Space Manufacturing ZBLAN Demonstrated

Privately funded the development of expertise and technology to produce fibre in space. Their first fibre machine visible on Figure 5 was launched to the ISS in 2017 to test the system and draw some fiber.

Redwire (Made in Space)
Redwire (Made in Space) In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Large Space Structures,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Demonstrated

Made in Space pioneered manufacturing capabilities in space with its first- and second-generation 3D printers, with on-orbit operations dating back to 2014.

Redwire (Made in Space)
Redwire (Made in Space) In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Robotic Arm,
Space Robotics,
Hardware
Large Space Structures Development, Cancelled

The OSAM-2 mission will demonstrate in-space manufacturing capabilities that could revolutionize the space infrastructure landscape in low-Earth orbit and beyond.

Redwire (Made in Space)
Redwire (Techshot) In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Research Payloads
Organic Tissue,
Microfluidic Chips,
Organs on chips (OOC),
Orbital Microfabrication
Demonstrated

A 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF) developed by nScrypt and Techshot and designed to 3D print thick tissue and organs using adult stem cells.

Redwire (Techshot)
Reenter Space (Reentry Systems) Transport Service (Re-Entry),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite),
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
In-Space Manufacturing
Reusable,
Space Capsule
Dormant, Early stage

Reenter is building the next generation of spacecraft that will be able to bring space-made products for billions down on Earth.

Reenter Space (Reentry Systems)
Regolithix ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Propellant Refuel Station,
Propellant Refilling
Propellant,
Oxygen,
Metal
Early stage

Regolithix is developing technologies to enable in-space manufacturing, re-fuelling, and habitation.

Regolithix
Relativity Space Surface Habitats,
Space Construction Company,
Commercial Space Station,
In-Space Manufacturing
Space Construction Company,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Concept, Development

Relativity helping build on Mars by initially sending a small 3D-printer for “the first object manufactured on another planet by humanity.

Relativity Space
Rhea Space Activity (RSA) In-Space Manufacturing,
Deep Space Navigation
Large Space Structures Development

Rhea Space Activity and Lunar Resources pitched to the Air Force a concept to deploy two spacecraft to manufacture a large mirror in space.

Rhea Space Activity (RSA)
Robotic Mining Space Robotics,
Space Mining
- Early stage

Robotic Mining is a space mining start-up that focuses on robotics. We have identified +20 mineral exploration targets on the moon and have designed a mineral exploration program for base-metals, PGE, REE and helium-3. 

Robotic Mining
Rocket Pi (Rocket π, Beijing) Aerospace Science and Technology, Huojian Pi) Commercial Space Station,
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite),
Microgravity Research Payloads
Biological Research,
Automated Microgravity Laboratory
Development, Launched

Initiating an orbital space biology lab around 2025.

Rogue Space Systems Space Robotics,
On-Orbit Servicing,
Orbital Transportation
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Orbit Inspection,
In-Space Transportation
Development, Launched

Rogue designs satellite vehicles and subsystems to provide on-orbit services to satellite operators both now and well into the future.

Rogue Space Systems
ROVIAL In-Space Assembly,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Space Solar Power
Space Solar Power Development

High-power Solar Space Platforms. Catapulting space-based power generation to the magnitude of megawatts.

ROVIAL
Sachi Bioworks In-Space Manufacturing Biotech,
Biological Research,
Medicine and Drugs
Development

Sachi Bioworks is working on rapid, low-cost drug discovery in space.

Sachi Bioworks
Sapporo In-Space Manufacturing Novelty,
Food for Earth
Demonstrated

Russian and Japanese scientists took some barley seeds to the orbit and planted them there for five months. Upon returning to Earth they fermented the barley they brought back into Sapporo’s Space Barley.

Sapporo
Satellite Applications Catapult Space Solar Power,
Robotic Arm,
In-Space Assembly,
Space Robotics
Space Solar Power Concept

We are one of nine Catapults, uniquely established to transform the UK’s capability for innovation in specific areas and to help drive future economic growth. We help organisations make use of, and benefit from, satellite technologies, and bring together multi-disciplinary teams to generate ideas and solutions in an open innovation environment.

Satellite Applications Catapult
SEArch+ (Space Exploration Architecture) Space Architecture Office,
Surface Habitats,
Landing Pads
Space Architecture Office Concept

Produce innovative 'human-centered' designs which enable human beings to not only live, but thrive in space environments beyond Earth. 

SEArch+ (Space Exploration Architecture)
Shackleton Energy Transport Service (Re-Entry),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Resources - Water,
Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Water,
Moon
Dormant

Inflatable reentry vehicles for ISS payload recovery. Lunar water mining program.

Shackleton Energy
Shimizu Corporation Space Construction Equipment,
Hardware,
Space Robotics
- Development

Japan's Space construction innovation project, 2021-2025.

Shimizu Corporation
Sierra Space (Sierra Nevada Corp, SNC) In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Demonstrated

The eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS) investigation uses hydroponic and aeroponic techniques to grow plants without soil or other growth media.

Sierra Space (Sierra Nevada Corp, SNC)
Sierra Space (Sierra Nevada Corp, SNC) ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Resources,
Resources - Energy
Oxygen,
Hydrogen,
Moon
Development Sierra Space (Sierra Nevada Corp, SNC)
Sira Space In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Space Debris Utilization
Material Recycling Concept

One of our most ambitious projects for the future is the establishment of the Space Debris Recycling and Renewal Center, which aims to make it possible to place renewed satellites and spacecraft back into orbit.

Sira Space
SIRONA NOMs In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Sustainable Integration of Regenerative Outer-Space Nature and Agriculture Novel Organic Meals (SIRONA NOMs) is a small-scale bioregenerative system that grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and fish with minimal inputs and waste products.

SkyCorp In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Docking,
Hardware,
Power Beaming
Material Recycling Development

Skycorp's mission is to fundamentally transform the spacecraft industry, utilizing orbital assembly process, electric propulsion, and modular construction, to create massive shareholder value.

SkyCorp
Skycorp In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly,
Space Tug,
Transport Service (LEO-GEO),
Lunar Electric Grid
Large Space Structures,
Reusable,
In-Space Transportation,
Moon
Development

Skycorp's mission is to fundamentally transform the spacecraft industry, utilizing orbital assembly process, electric propulsion, and modular construction, to create applications unthinkable before.

Skycorp
Skyhaven (Reactive Innovations) In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Hydrogen,
Methane
Development

NASA awarded a multi-year contract to Skyhaven to develop a hydrogen and methane separation unit for Martian processing.

Skyhaven (Reactive Innovations)
Skyre ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Oxygen,
Resources - Hydrogen,
Raw Resources
Water ice,
Water,
Oxygen,
Hydrogen,
Propellant,
Moon
Development

Based on a proprietary electrochemical platform, SKYRE will electrolyse the ice water into its hydrogen and oxygen components.

Skyre
Solar Foods In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development

Currently working on developing and building the first version of our bioreactor that would fit into a space vessel and produce Solein on mission.

Solar Foods
Solideon (Additive Space Technologies) In-Space Manufacturing,
Surface Habitats
Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Development

We are 3D-printing Humanity's Future through the Solar System! Aperture, an aircraft hangar-sized 3D-printer that will build all things aerospace on Earth, space stations in orbit, and infrastructure on other planets.

Solideon (Additive Space Technologies)
SolSys Mining Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
In-Space Manufacturing
Beneficiation,
Food for Space
Development

We are developing systems for beneficiation of raw materials to enable agriculture, construction and production in space. Space Resource Beneficiation & Exo-agriculture systems.

SolSys Mining
Space Applications Services In-Space Assembly,
Robotic Arm,
Space Robotics,
Hardware
Docking Technologies Development

Walking Manipulator and HOTDOCK mating interfaces product lines.

Space Applications Services
Space Applications Services In-Space Manufacturing Biological Research,
Biotech
Development

Our first application are 3D heart models to study the effects of the space environment and radiation on the heart.

Space Applications Services
Space Applications Services ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) - Development

ESA’s Phase A/B1 study (ALCHEMIST) to specify and prototype the payload that will demonstrate ISRU on the moon by 2025.

Space Applications Services
Space Applications Services Space Solar Power,
In-Space Assembly
- Concept

Study for Skybeam: Assembly of a Space Solar Power system with European Technologies.

Space Applications Services
Space BD In-Space Production,
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
ISS Utilization Service
- Active

Space BD provides opportunities to perform experiments on the ISS using various facilities in- and outside the ISS, and support the planning and management of the whole launch campaign of the test object.

Space BD
Space Bread In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

Space bread is a food system that allows astronauts to make bread in space. A multifunctional plastic bag allows crew members to store, combine, and bake all the ingredients in the bag to create a ready to eat yeast risen roll.

Space Cargo Unlimited (Space-CU, Space Biology Unlimited) In-Space Manufacturing,
ISS Utilization Service,
Space-Flown
Space-Flown Demonstrated

Space Cargo Unlimited shipped a crate of red wine to the International Space Station in 2019, and then returned it to Earth last year after a full 12 months aging aboard the station in near zero-G.

Space Cargo Unlimited (Space-CU, Space Biology Unlimited)
Space Copy In-Space Manufacturing Large Space Structures,
Space Construction Company
Early stage

3D Space Printer and Regolith Sampling Device.

Space Copy
Space Craft Beer In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space,
Novelty
Dormant, Development

Brewer of space beer. The company operates a chain brewpub and develops innovative craft beer by leveraging beer yeast from China Tiangong-2 space station, providing customers with tasty and healthy beer products.

Space Craft Beer
Space Forge Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite),
In-Space Manufacturing
Reusable,
Space Capsule,
Orbital Microfabrication
Development

Microgravity as a service. Rapid, reliable and returnable vehicle to harness the space environment for your needs.

Space Forge
Space Foundry In-Space Manufacturing,
Robotic Arm
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Development

Space Foundry has been awarded NASA SBIR Phase III award for additional flight demo for printing electronic devices in microgravity.

Space Foundry
Space Industries Raw Resources,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Oxygen,
Commercial Rover
Helium-3,
Oxygen
Development, ?

Developing the Lunar Resource Extraction Vehicle (LREV) to produce Helium-3 for use on Earth along with Hydrogen and Oxygen (water) for use on the Lunar surface and GIANT aerospace 3D printer.

Space Industries
Space Machines Company Space Tug,
In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Logistics,
Transport Service (LEO-GEO),
In-Space Mobility,
Active Debris Removal (ADR),
In-Space Assembly
Large Space Structures,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Space Construction Company
Development

We're building a next generation fleet of in-space infrastructure servicing vehicles. Inspection, repair and upgrade your on-orbit infrastructure.

Space Machines Company
Space Origami In-Space Manufacturing Molecular Assembly Dormant, Early stage

Growing the first 3D DNA Origami Crystal in space. DNA-Origami is a new technique in nanoscience that makes it possible to build self-assembling structures with nanometer precision.

Space Origami
Space Roasters In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Novelty
Dormant

Using re-entry heat to roast coffee beans on a suborbital flight.

Space Roasters
Space V (Space-V, SpaceV) In-Space Manufacturing,
Hardware
Food for Space,
Food for Earth
Development

Development of innovative greenhouses for the cultivation of plants in orbital stations and in future Martial and Lunar settlements.

Space V (Space-V, SpaceV)
Space Zab (SpaceZab) In-Space Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Food for Space,
Medicine and Drugs,
Microgravity Simulator
Concept, Dormant

Our flagship technology is an award winning liquid/semi-liquid 3D printer for edible and non-edible materials in mid 2019 (with China Space Exploration), and 2020 (China Space Exploration).

Space Zab (SpaceZab)
SpaceCrane In-Space Assembly,
Space Construction Company,
Space Robotics
- Dormant

Unique solutions for in-orbit assembly and manufacturing of large structures in space.

SpaceCrane
SpaceGold Space Resources,
Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
In-Space Manufacturing
Asteroids,
Metal,
Moon
Early stage

SpaceGold Corporation is an off-world mining that engineers high TRL hardware solutions to commercially and autonomously mine asteroids for precious metals. We engineer proven commercial asteroid mining drones.

SpaceGold
SpacePharma Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
ISS Utilization Service,
Microgravity Science
Automated Microgravity Laboratory Demonstrated, Active

Our mission is to leverage the miniaturized microgravity lab technology, enabling unprecedented possibilities to develop new drugs in Space.

SpacePharma
SpaceTIS Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Space Mining,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Commercial Rover,
Orbital Transportation
Asteroids,
Mining,
Lunar Rover
Early stage

Mining Asteroids'​ precious metals and water to use them in space or bring them back to Earth to solve economic issues

SpaceTIS
Spartan Space Surface Habitats Moon,
Inflatables
Development

A brief outlook of the EUROHAB, a Lunar habitat concept developed by Spartan Space.

Spartan Space
Special Aerospace Services Hardware,
Space Robotics,
Robotic Arm
- Development

Special Aerospace Services is a tactical engineering and advanced manufacturing firm with more than a decade of experience providing cutting-edge solutions to Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Energy organizations worldwide.

Special Aerospace Services
Sperospace Robotic Arm,
Hardware,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
On-Orbit Servicing
- Early stage, Dormant

Sperospace is enabling a new generation of reusable and upgradable space infrastructure by creating modular robotic arms for space.

Sperospace
Spherene Software,
Hardware,
In-Space Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Development

Our algorithm calculates structures that adapt to stresses like bones do, using minimal resources while providing maximal strength.

Spherene
StarLab Oasis (Nanoracks) In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Development, Dormant, ?

StarLab Oasis will serve as the world’s first in-space facility that brings together the finest AgTech innovators and space researchers.

StarLab Oasis (Nanoracks)
Starpath Robotics ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
In-Space Manufacturing
- Development

Starpath creates hardware to acquire & process extraterrestrial materials into propellant. We intend to give lander, orbiter, and station operators peace of mind that no matter how much propellant they use, there will always be more available.

Starpath Robotics
Stellar Amenities Surface Habitats Space Architecture Office Concept

Stellar Amenities is a space deep tech startup developing NewSpace defining products and services for human expansion beyond Earth.

Stellar Amenities
Stellar Luxuries In-Space Manufacturing Space-Flown Early stage

We want to produce results in 3 years or less by using the existing infrastructure and developing new market demands. Our first product is Space Whiskey, a rare and unique alcohol that is made on the moon, targeting ultra-wealthy spirit collectors, where spending $250k to $1.2M on bottles is the norm.

Stellar Luxuries
Strauss Group In-Space Manufacturing Food for Earth,
Food for Space
Demonstrated

Sent its chickpea plant experiment to space and encourages sustainable farming methods ahead of the next-Israeli astronaut’s March 2022 mission,

Strauss Group
Taisei Corporation Space Construction Equipment,
Hardware,
Space Robotics
- Development

Japan's Space construction innovation project, 2021-2025. Development of SLAM Autonomous Driving Technology for Lunar Surface Adaptatio.

Taisei Corporation
Takasago Thermal Engineering ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Resources - Oxygen
Moon Development

Aiming to utilize ispace’s lunar lander to send an experimental payload to the Moon in 2023—on HAKUTO-R’s second mission—targeting to conduct the first-ever water-splitting experiment on the Moon.

Takasago Thermal Engineering
Teague Space Architecture Office Space Architecture Office Concept

Teague shares a vision for future life on the Moon, applying human-centered design principles to improve mission performance.

Teague
Team π In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

A retractable life-support system engineered for Earth and Space which is designed to encompass a unique approach of plant farming along with advanced plant processing unit with a self-sustaining environment aiming to reduce the ecological footprint and thus making a positive impact.

Terra Luna Resources ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Space Resources
- Early stage

Developing lunar water purification technology. Focus on lunar mining processing equipment in a simple & low-cost manner. Overcoming the tyranny of the rocket equation for future lunar pioneers.

Terra Luna Resources
Terraxis ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) Metal,
Oxygen
Early stage

The VAPRE is a unique reactor capable of superheating materials, such as lunar regolith, to temperatures up to 3000 C, allowing for the extraction of many valuable elements from simple raw materials.

Terraxis
Tethers Unlimited (ARKA, Amergint Technology) In-Space Manufacturing,
On-Orbit Servicing,
In-Space Assembly,
In-Space Communications Relay,
Robotic Arm
Material Recycling,
Large Space Structures,
In-Space Internet
Cancelled, Launched, Acquired

Tethers Unlimited is developing a number of new technologies, including a satellite servicer called LEO Knight, a passive deorbit system called Terminator Tape, and HyperBus, an in-space manufacturing platform.

Tethers Unlimited (ARKA, Amergint Technology)
TGV Rockets In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Assembly
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Development

TGV Rockets is hoping to demonstrate the use of Ultrasonic AM (UAM) for the repair of a damaged structure or to build a new one off-Earth.

TGV Rockets
Thales Alenia Space In-Space Manufacturing,
Hardware,
Commercial Space Station
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing),
Commercial ISS Module
Demonstrated

Europe’s very first 3D printer in space launched in 2015. POP3D Portable On-Board Printer is a small 3D printer that requires very limited power and crew involvement to operate.

Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space Surface Habitats Moon Development

Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH) aims be the first permanent outpost on the Moon.

Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space UK In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization)
Moon Development

The compact payload will need to extract 50-100 grams of oxygen from lunar regolith.

Thales Alenia Space UK
The Exploration Company Transport Service (Earth-LEO),
Transport Service (LEO-Moon),
In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite),
Commercial Lander,
Commercial Lunar Lander
Automated Microgravity Laboratory,
Hopper,
Moon
Development

The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit.

The Exploration Company
The Lunar Resources Company Commercial Moon Base,
Space Advocacy,
Surface Habitats
Moon Concept

Our goal is to establish an enduring private sector destination that opens the path for you to visit the Moon, at a price you would expect to pay for the luxury-class European capital tour.

The Lunar Resources Company
ThermaSat (Howe Industries) On-Orbit Servicing,
Hardware,
Orbital Transportation,
Robotic Arm,
In-Space Assembly
In-Space Transportation Early stage

ThermaSat is an in-space mobility and OSAM provider bringing an age-old method of locomotion to space steam.

ThermaSat (Howe Industries)
ThinkOrbital (Think Orbital) Commercial Space Station,
Space Construction Company,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO),
On-Orbit Servicing,
Space Tug
Large Space Structures Development

ThinkOrbital delivers a large, scalable and cost-efficient space structure for the New Space economy. Our ThinkPlatforms are based on mature technologies available today, configured for single-launch, autonomous assembly in-orbit, re-imagining opportunities for satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refuelling, space tourism and research.

ThinkOrbital (Think Orbital)
TransAstra (Trans Astronautics Corporation) Space Tug,
Space Situational Awareness (SSA),
Resources - Asteroid Mining,
Propellant Refuel Station,
Space Mining,
In-Space Manufacturing,
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization),
Propellant Refilling,
Active Debris Removal (ADR)
Refilling Station,
Mining,
In-Space Transportation
Development

TransAstra is developing game-changing technologies in the areas of orbital logistics and space resources to enable massive growth to existing and entirely new space industries.

TransAstra (Trans Astronautics Corporation)
Treddy In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Equipment
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Concept

More than a simple 3D printing service. Treddy goes beyond 3D printing, providing its customers with a complete service from developing a design up to post-processing.

Treddy
Ultra Tech Machinery (The HEH Group) In-Space Manufacturing - Development

Demonstrate the use of Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) solid state metal 3D printing to provide in-space, on-demand manufacturing capabilities to support the unique challenges of long-duration human spaceflight.

Ultra Tech Machinery (The HEH Group)
United Semiconductors In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Development

We specialize in bulk crystal growth of ternary III-V semiconductor and impurity doped binary III-V semiconductor compounds. We deliver double sided polished wafers.

United Semiconductors
United Space Structures Surface Habitats,
In-Space Assembly,
In-Orbit Data Storage,
Lunar Data Center
Moon,
Surface,
Large Space Structures,
Mars,
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Early stage

Our mission is to build a large self-sustaining facility that will house hundreds of people and to start construction by 2026.

United Space Structures
UniversityWafer In-Space Manufacturing Orbital Microfabrication Development UniversityWafer
Uplift Aerospace In-Space Manufacturing,
Space Construction Company,
Space Construction Equipment,
Commercial Rover,
Space Mining
Moon,
Space Construction Company,
Raw Materials
Early stage

​By sourcing materials from space and manufacturing off planet, Uplift will ensure our planet’s precious resources are conserved for a sustainable future on Earth.

Uplift Aerospace
Varda Space Industries In-Space Manufacturing,
In-Space Production,
Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite),
Transport Service (Re-Entry)
Space Capsule,
Reusable
Demonstrated, Development

Space factories for Earth-bound products. Varda Space Industries is building the world's first commercial zero-gravity industrial park at scale. In the near-term, Varda is laser-focused on manufacturing things off Earth that are highly valued on Earth. Over the long-term, Varda can build the infrastructure needed to enable humanity to industrialize space.

Varda Space Industries
Vulcan Aerospace ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) - Dormant

Specialize in practical ISRU applications for use both on and off Earth.

Vulcan Aerospace
Wester Shore Associates In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Dormant

In 1984, a Toronto-based research and consultancy firm, is trying to develop lightweight and portable ''food systems'' that will enable people to maintain and manage their own food supply ''on board long space flights, over years, or on space stations.

Widgetblender In-Space Manufacturing Material Recycling Concept

We adapted asteroid mining concepts to breaking down and processing large abandoned satellites in LEO.

Widgetblender
Winterwinds Robotics Space Robotics,
Miscellaneous
- Dormant

WinterWinds Robotics is developing a safer, smarter robotics platform that will help humans in harsh environments live to experience another sunrise, wherever that may be: Earth, the moon, Mars, and beyond.

Winterwinds Robotics
ZAIPUT In-Space Manufacturing,
Hardware,
Space Laboratory Equipment
- Demonstrated

Zaiput’s liquid separation technology has the unique characteristic of relying on surface forces rather than gravity to accomplish liquid extraction and is relevant to chemical extraction and manufacturing on Earth as well as in Space.

ZAIPUT
ZeCoat Corp In-Space Manufacturing Mirrors,
Coating
Development

Battery-Powered Process for Coating Telescope Mirrors in Space (SBIR 2017).

ZeCoat Corp
Zero G Kitchen In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Launched, Demonstrated

A Platform for Food Development in Space. Vision is to build a full kitchen suite in space.

Zero G Kitchen
Zero Gravity Solutions In-Space Manufacturing,
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO)
Food for Earth Dormant, Development

A zero gravity biotechnology company commercializing the unique capabilities of the ISS platform.

Zero Gravity Solutions
µBites In-Space Manufacturing Food for Space Concept

A microbial-based next-generation food production system called μBites, which will utilize plastic and biomass waste as the carbon source for food generation.