English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on January 12, 2026, 14:09:29
Title: Space Forge launches first-ever semiconductor factory in space, potentially paving the way for more energy-efficient chips for electronics and EVs
Post by: Redaktion on January 12, 2026, 14:09:29
UK-based startup Space Forge has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking a key technical milestone for commercial in-space manufacturing. The plasma test validates the satellite's ability to sustain extreme temperatures required for semiconductor crystal growth in microgravity.