Name |
Service |
Field |
Status |
Description |
Logo |
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).
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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.
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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.
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Above Space (Orbital Assembly) |
In-Space Manufacturing, Commercial Space Station, Microgravity Flight Service (LEO), Robotic Space Station |
Large Space Structures, Space Construction Company, Automated Microgravity Laboratory |
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.
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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.
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AI Spacefactory |
Surface Habitats, Space Construction Company |
- |
Development |
Makers of smart buildings, 3D printed constructs, and off-world habitats.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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)
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Airbus |
Space Robotics, Robotic Arm, Hardware |
- |
Development |
Introducing our smart robotic arm for manufacturing & assembly in space.
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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.
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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.
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Alginity |
In-Space Manufacturing, Resources - Oxygen |
Food for Space |
Dormant |
Autonomous food and oxygen supply at a lunar base.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anisoprint |
In-Space Manufacturing, Space Construction Company |
Large Space Structures, Space Construction Company |
Development |
Composite fiber 3D printing in close-to-zero gravity conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ardberg |
Miscellaneous, In-Space Manufacturing, Microgravity Science |
Food for Earth |
Launched |
Nanoracks launched Ardbeg’s first whisky experiment into space in 2011.
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Argotec |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Space |
Demonstrated |
Public-private partnership to bring the authentic Italian espresso into the International Space Station (ISS).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Astral Materials (Astral Forge) |
In-Space Manufacturing |
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Development |
Development of a High-temperature (>1200 C) Crystal Growth Furnace toward Semiconductor In-Space Production Applications in LEO for Terrestrial Use
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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.
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Astrobotic |
In-Space Manufacturing |
- |
Concept |
Printing of solar cells on the lunar surface.
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Astronika |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Space, Biotech, Biological Research |
Concept |
An insect bioreactor for increased circularisation of ECLSS economy.
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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.
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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.
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ATLANT 3D Nanosystems |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Orbital Microfabrication |
Development |
Demonstrator for manufacturing electronic components in space using selective atomic layer deposition,
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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.
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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).
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Awake Aerospace |
In-Space Manufacturing, Space Construction Company |
Large Space Structures, Food for Space |
Concept |
Make the inner solar system more accessible.
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Azimut Space |
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization), Resources - Energy, Hardware |
Moon |
Concept |
HEBAM - HEat-based BAttery for the Moon.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Beyond Earth Advanced Materials (BEAM) Collective |
Space Advocacy, In-Space Manufacturing, Consulting Service |
- |
Active |
The Beyond Earth Advanced Materials (BEAM) Collective is the world authority on microgravity-based manufacturing of advanced materials—materials that require extreme process parameters (e.g., high temperatures, high pressures, toxic chemicals).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Black Moon Space Technology |
In-Space Assembly, Hardware |
Space Welding |
Early stage |
Welding in Space.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch) |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Earth, Food for Space |
Development |
Announced its intention to be the first beer on Mars.
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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.
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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.
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Canadensys Aerospace Corporation |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Space |
Development |
Awarded contract to design elements of German/Canadian collaborative Lunar Greenhouse ground test demonstrator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cosmic Robotics |
In-Space Manufacturing, In-Space Assembly, Space Construction Company, Space Construction Equipment |
Space Construction Company |
Development |
Autonomous construction on Earth and beyond.
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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 |
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Crowdspace |
Surface Habitats |
Mars, Surface |
Concept |
Taking part in Mars Colony Prize contest organized by Mars Society.
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Darkoob |
Resources - Asteroid Mining, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
Mining |
Concept, Dormant |
Safe, sustainable and economical resources extraction from celestial bodies.
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DCUBED (Deployables Cubed) |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deimos Space Resources |
Resources - Asteroid Mining, Space Mining, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
- |
Concept, Dormant |
Shifting the paradigm in off-Earth resource development.
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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.
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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.
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Diatomic Space |
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization), Commercial Rover |
Moon |
Cancelled, Early stage |
Diatomic Space is developing hardware to produce oxygen on the lunar surface.
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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.
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Ecoation Innovative Solutions |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Space |
Concept |
CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System.
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Ecoatoms |
In-Space Manufacturing, Hardware, Medical Support, Microgravity Flight Service (LEO) |
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.
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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!
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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EXPLOR Biologics |
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.
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Exponential Deep Space |
Resources - Asteroid Mining, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
Prospecting |
Dormant |
In-Situ Resource Utilization for Exponential Growth of Deep Space Industries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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™
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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.
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Gateway Spaceport (Offworld Industries) |
Commercial Space Station, Space Station Module, Space Construction Company, In-Space Manufacturing |
- |
Concept |
Gateway Spaceport was formed to build the first spaceport. Our plan includes developing a robust space construction industry, the first artificial gravity space station, and finally the Gateway.
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General Galactic |
In-Space Manufacturing, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
Propellant, Methane, Raw Materials, Oxygen, Hydrogen |
Development |
The same technology we’ll use to convert carbon dioxide to fuel on Earth, we’ll also use to refuel spacecraft and enable a permanent settlement on Mars.
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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.
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GMV |
Commercial Rover, Space Robotics, Software, Hardware, Robotic Arm |
Lunar Rover, Moon |
Development |
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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.
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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.
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Greiner Bio-One |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Biotech, Biological Research |
Development |
To perform 3D cell culture applications in a microgravity environment.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Honeybee Robotics (Blue Origin) |
Resources - Energy, Space Robotics |
Moon |
Development |
Our specialties in planetary exploration include robotic drilling, processing and sampling systems.
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Hopstronautix |
Space Entertainment, Advertising, In-Space Manufacturing, Space-Flown |
Food for Earth, Novelty |
Early stage, ? |
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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.
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Hummink |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Electronics |
Development |
Additive Manufacturing at the Nanoscale. Hummink has developed a unique nanoprinting method - fast, precise, versatile and cheap.
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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.
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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.
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Indigo Aerospace Design |
Surface Habitats |
Surface, Moon, Space Construction Company |
Early stage |
Developing revolutionary concepts to advance the exploration, commercialization & human settlement of space.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Instarz |
Surface Habitats |
Moon, Mars |
Dormant, Early stage |
We design and manufacture self-sustainable space habitats and space technologies.
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Intel |
In-Space Manufacturing |
- |
Development |
ODME is collaborating with Intel, Axiom Space, TEL, Arizona State, and Univ. of Wisconsin to develop printed RERAM memory chips for microgravity production.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Interstellar Space Technologies |
In-Space Manufacturing, Space Construction Company |
Space Construction Company |
Early stage |
We are an in-space manufacturing and construction company.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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Katalyst |
Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Robotics, On-Orbit Servicing |
- |
Development |
Space Domain Awareness. Distributed Networking. Modular Systems for On-Orbit Attachment.
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Kayser Space |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Space |
Concept |
Cellular agriculture for future human space missions.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Komatsu |
Commercial Rover, Space Construction Company, Space Construction Equipment |
- |
Concept, Development |
Komatsu is developing an autonomous excavator to operate on the moon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LatticeXX (LatticeX) |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Orbital Microfabrication |
Early stage, ? |
Zero Gravity -> Zero Defects -> Superior performance.
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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.
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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 (early 2024).
LEAP provides logistics to, thru, and from space for commercial and government customers (2024 March).
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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.
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Liquifer Systems Group (LIQUIFER Space Systems) |
Space Resources, Resources - Water, Space Architecture, Commercial Space Station, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization), Miscellaneous |
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Concept |
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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!
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Lockheed Martin |
In-Space Manufacturing, In-Space Assembly, In-Space Joining |
Large Space Structures |
Concept, Development |
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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.
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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.
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Luna Innovations |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Space Construction Company |
Early stage |
In-situ polymer concrete materials.
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Lunar Outpost |
Commercial Rover, Surface Habitats, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization), Software & Mission Control |
Lunar Rover, Moon |
Development |
Robotic vehicles designed to explore and investigate key resources and characteristics on lunar surfaces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lunexus Space |
In-Space Manufacturing, Commercial Space Station |
Material Recycling |
Early stage |
Circularizing the Space Economy By Recycling Satellite Photovoltaics in Space
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mainstream Engineering Corporation |
ISS Utilization Service |
Thermal protection |
Development |
In-situ fabrication of spacecraft thermal protection systems (TPS).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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MDA Space |
On-Orbit Servicing, Space Robotics, Commercial Rover, Resources - Energy, In-Space Assembly, In-Space Manufacturing |
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.
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Merck Research Laboratories |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Pharmaceutical, Medicine and Drugs |
Demonstrated |
Merck continued space-based protein crystallization experiments on 10 separate shuttle flights.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microelectronica |
Resources - Asteroid Mining, Space Mining, In-Space Manufacturing |
Oxygen |
Concept |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Motiv Space Systems |
Space Robotics, Robotic Arm, Hardware, In-Space Assembly |
Moon, Mars |
Demonstrated |
xLink Space-Rated Modular Robotic Arm System.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NanoPrintek |
In-Space Manufacturing |
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Early stage |
A disruptive dry multimaterial printing technology for electronics, energy, biomedical, and sensing applications.
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Nanoracks (Voyager Space) |
In-Space Manufacturing |
- |
Development |
Nanoracks is the leading provider of commercial access to space with a global customer base
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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nScrypt |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Biotech, Biological Research |
Demonstrated |
nScypt’s 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF) currently in space on board the International Space Station.
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Odysseus Space |
Resources - Asteroid Mining, ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
Prospecting |
Concept |
Long-term plan of prospecting asteroids for space resources exploitation and utilization.
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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.
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OHB |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) |
Demonstrated |
Capable of 3D printing parts much larger than itself, the new machine is dubbed IMPERIAL.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Orbotic Systems |
Active Debris Removal (ADR), Space Robotics |
- |
Early stage |
Orbot (Orbiting Robot) and De-orbit Drag Device
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prometheus Space Technologies |
Active Debris Removal (ADR), Space Robotics |
In-Space Transportation |
Early stage, ? |
Active Debris Removal, Space Robotics, Satellites structure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sachi Bioworks |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Biotech, Biological Research, Medicine and Drugs |
Development |
Sachi Bioworks is working on rapid, low-cost drug discovery in space.
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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.
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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.
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SEArch+ (Space Exploration Architecture) |
Space Architecture, 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.
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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.
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Shimizu Corporation |
Space Construction Equipment, Hardware, Space Robotics |
- |
Development |
Japan's Space construction innovation project, 2021-2025.
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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.
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Sierra Space (Sierra Nevada Corp, SNC) |
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization), Space Resources, Resources - Energy |
Oxygen, Hydrogen, Moon |
Development |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Space Applications Services |
In-Space Assembly, Robotic Arm, Space Robotics, Hardware |
Docking Technologies |
Development |
Walking Manipulator and HOTDOCK mating interfaces product lines.
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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.
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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.
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Space Applications Services |
Space Solar Power, In-Space Assembly |
- |
Concept |
Study for Skybeam: Assembly of a Space Solar Power system with European Technologies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Space Copy |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Large Space Structures, Space Construction Company |
Early stage |
3D Space Printer and Regolith Sampling Device.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) |
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.
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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.
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Space Roasters |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Food for Earth, Novelty |
Dormant |
Using re-entry heat to roast coffee beans on a suborbital flight.
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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.
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Space Villages (Space Infrastructure Ventures) |
Commercial Space Station, Robotic Space Station, Persistent Platform, In-Space Assembly, Transport Service (Earth-LEO), On-Orbit Servicing |
- |
Development |
Developing and operating a commercial LEO destination. We envision a robotic and crewed station able of growing with the market and provide a range of services to the upcoming LEO economy.
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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).
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Spacebilt (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.
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Spacebilt (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.
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SpaceCrane |
In-Space Assembly, Space Construction Company, Space Robotics |
- |
Dormant |
Unique solutions for in-orbit assembly and manufacturing of large structures in space.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Spartan Space |
Surface Habitats |
Moon, Inflatables |
Development |
A brief outlook of the EUROHAB, a Lunar habitat concept developed by Spartan Space.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Starbase Brewing |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Novelty |
Concept |
Starbase Brewing is a Texas-based craft beer brand aiming to be the first brewery on Mars.
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Starflight Dynamics |
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO), Microgravity Flight Service (Reusable Satellite), Robotic Space Station, Microgravity Research Payloads, In-Space Manufacturing |
On-Orbit Experimental Facilty, Space Capsule |
Development |
Foundational technologies for in-space industries. By harnessing the limitless potential of the "business park space", we are building the industrial infrastructures of tomorrow.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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Teague |
Space Architecture |
Space Architecture Office |
Concept |
Teague shares a vision for future life on the Moon, applying human-centered design principles to improve mission performance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thales Alenia Space |
Surface Habitats |
Moon |
Development |
Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH) aims be the first permanent outpost on the Moon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ThinkOrbital (Think Orbital) |
Commercial Space Station, Space Construction Company, Microgravity Flight Service (LEO), On-Orbit Servicing, Space Tug |
Large Space Structures, Space Welding, Toolkit |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UniversityWafer |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Orbital Microfabrication |
Development |
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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.
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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.
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Virtual Incision |
Hardware, Space Medicine, Space Robotics |
- |
Demonstrated |
Virtual Incision is on a mission to miniaturize robotic surgery, so more patients, surgeons, and healthcare facilities can have access to its benefits every day.
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Vulcan Aerospace |
ISRU (In Situ Resource Utilization) |
- |
Dormant |
Specialize in practical ISRU applications for use both on and off Earth.
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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.
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Widgetblender |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Material Recycling |
Concept |
We adapted asteroid mining concepts to breaking down and processing large abandoned satellites in LEO.
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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.
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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.
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ZeCoat Corp |
In-Space Manufacturing |
Mirrors, Coating |
Development |
Battery-Powered Process for Coating Telescope Mirrors in Space (SBIR 2017).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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