Factories in Space
- Erin Lear Loughan
- Mar 31
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 1
SpaceFiber™ Manufacturing Company
Commercial-grade Optical Fibres Fabrication in Space
The article highlights the success of the first space-based manufacturing company, focusing on their production of SpaceFiber™, next-generation optical fibers designed for space travel. This process is conducted at the International Space Station's commercial research lab, 250 miles above Earth, to enhance communication and data transmission in space.
Flawless Photonics is leading the manufacturing of SpaceFiber™, backed by U.S. patents for micro-gravity production. These fibers are expected to outperform the best Earth-made fibers. Commercial grade optical fibres fabrication in space, 2024-03-28.
Full Artcile here: https://www.factoriesinspace.com/flawless-photonics
