UK backs in orbit production of high value materials
London, UK (SPX) Feb 17, 2026
The UK Space Agency has placed three new study contracts with British companies to assess how advanced materials could be manufactured in Low Earth Orbit for use back on Earth. The projects focus on life-saving medicines, high performance optical fibre and next generation semiconductor materials, all produced using the unique environment of space.
In orbit manufacturing can exploit microgr
Published by SpaceDaily on 02/19/2026