Space Forge launches first-ever semiconductor factory in space, potentially paving the way for more energy-efficient chips for electronics and EVs

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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.

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