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Space Forge

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Space Forge is a British aerospace manufacturing company headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing reusable in-orbit fabrication capabilities. It aims to leverage the unique conditions of space, like microgravity and vacuum, to manufacture advanced materials such as semiconductors and alloys that are impossible or difficult to produce on Earth. Their primary product is the ForgeStar, a returnable satellite platform designed for in-space manufacturing, with partnerships including Northrop Grumman and Voyager Space to advance these capabilities. Associated keywords: in-space manufacturing, microgravity, returnable satellites, ForgeStar, advanced materials.

commercialFounded 2018
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
www.spaceforge.com
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Space Forge is a U.K.-based company developing reusable satellites for on-orbit manufacturing and announced plans to establish U.S. operations in 2023.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 3.0Sep 12, 2023Overseas firms on a journey to establish themselves as U.S. entities

Southern Launch signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Space Forge to use the Koonibba Test Range as a re-entry point for Space Forge spacecraft.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Aug 3, 2023Australia’s Southern Launch and Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation are new frontier for space with space launch facility in Koonibba

Space Forge announced plans in April to select a U.S. site for manufacturing ForgeStar satellites and payloads for U.S. customers.

PlanGrowthRelationshipsValue 3.8Jun 21, 2023Space Forge names manager for U.S. manufacturing operations

Space Forge is developing the ForgeStar, a small-class vehicle designed for both launch and return that can be deployed from conventional launchers to provide rapid, reliable, and reusable in-space infrastructure.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Apr 27, 2023Southern Launch and Space Forge Partner to Explore Possibilities of Satellite Return to Koonibba Test Range

Space Forge will launch the ForgeStar-1A satellite later 2023 to prove their re-entry capabilities.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 27, 2023Southern Launch and Space Forge Partner to Explore Possibilities of Satellite Return to Koonibba Test Range

Southern Launch and Space Forge will collaborate under the MoU over the coming months and aim to announce a joint mission before the end of the year.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.5Apr 25, 2023Southern Launch teams with Space Forge

Space Forge will launch the ForgeStar-1A satellite later 2023 to demonstrate its re-entry capabilities.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 25, 2023Southern Launch teams with Space Forge

Space Forge is developing the ForgeStar™ vehicle class to enable launch and return operations and provide reusable in-space infrastructure.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.8Apr 25, 2023Southern Launch teams with Space Forge

Space Forge is seeking a U.S. location to manufacture ForgeStar satellites and payloads for U.S. customers.

GrowthRelationshipsValue 3.5Apr 19, 2023Space Forge reveals plans for U.S. manufacturing

Space Forge announced plans on 2023-04-19 to expand its U.S. presence to include manufacturing.

GrowthPlanValue 3.1Apr 19, 2023Space Forge reveals plans for U.S. manufacturing

Space Forge raised $10,200,000 in 2021 to support its plan to operate ForgeStar.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Apr 19, 2023Space Forge reveals plans for U.S. manufacturing

Space Forge is a UK-based company developing a reusable demonstration spacecraft called ForgeStar-1 for production and experiments in the space environment.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.4Jan 18, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s SEK 2.6 M follow-on order from Space Forge for reusable demonstration spacecraft’s in-orbit production mission

AAC Clyde Space received a EUR 234,000 order from UK-based Space Forge to provide space products for a demonstration spacecraft.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.8Jan 18, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s SEK 2.6 M follow-on order from Space Forge for reusable demonstration spacecraft’s in-orbit production mission

The Start Me Up manifest included ForgeStar-0 developed by Space Forge as a fully returnable and reusable platform to enable in-space manufacturing.

CapabilityValue 3.0Jan 16, 2023UPDATE 4: Virgin Orbit updates their “Start Me Up” mission anomaly

ForgeStar-0 was developed by Space Forge of Wales as a fully returnable and reusable platform to enable in-space manufacturing.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 14, 2022Virgin Orbit announces Start Me Up mission from UK

ForgeStar-0 is the first launch of Space Forge’s ForgeStar platform and will test future returns from space technology.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Oct 14, 2022Virgin Orbit announces Start Me Up mission from UK

ForgeStar-0 will be the first launch of Space Forge’s ForgeStar platform and will test future returns-from-space technology.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 11, 2022With the manifest complete, Virgin Orbit’s flight hardware is heading to Spaceport Cornwall for the 1st orbital launch from U.K. soil

ForgeStar-0 was developed by Space Forge of Wales as a fully returnable and reusable platform to enable in-space manufacturing.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 11, 2022With the manifest complete, Virgin Orbit’s flight hardware is heading to Spaceport Cornwall for the 1st orbital launch from U.K. soil

Benchmark Space Systems plans to begin producing and shipping propulsion systems to Space Forge in Cardiff, Wales and to other customers throughout the European region later in 2022.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthCapabilityValue 4.3May 24, 2022Press Release: Benchmark Kicks Off European Expansion with Major Propulsion Contract Supporting Space Forge’s Sustainable In-Space Manufacturing Mission

Benchmark Space Systems will provide propulsion for ForgeStar-1, Space Forge’s first in-space manufacturing and return demonstration, under a contract announced 2022-05-24.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.5May 24, 2022Benchmark works with Space Forge to develop reusable engines
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