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Space Forge Launches Orbital Factory for Ultra-Pure Semiconductors

12/31/2025

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Space Forge, a Cardiff-based company, launched a microwave-sized orbital factory into space, demonstrating a furnace that can reach about 1,000°C.
The company says the space environment could enable semiconductors with up to 4,000 times higher purity than on Earth.
Space Forge is testing its systems and plans to evaluate the heat shield to enable safe material return.
The technology could improve electronics used in communications, computing, and transport.

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Space Forge, a Cardiff-based company, launched a microwave-sized orbital factory into space, demonstrating a furnace that can reach about 1,000°C.
The company says the space environment could enable semiconductors with up to 4,000 times higher purity than on Earth.
Space Forge is testing its systems and plans to evaluate the heat shield to enable safe material return.
The technology could improve electronics used in communications, computing, and transport.