The best in-space manufacturing space startups
9 in-space manufacturing companies in the directory, ranked by disclosed funding ($516.5M raised between them), spanning 5 countries.
Microgravity changes how crystals grow, how alloys form and how fibers draw. These startups manufacture things in orbit that cannot be made on Earth, then bring them home.
Varda Space Orbital manufacturing
Made In Space AcquiredIn-space manufacturing
ElevationSpace Small re-entry spacecraft returning materials made in orbit back to Earth.
Space Forge Returnable ForgeStar satellites manufacturing semiconductors in microgravity
Atmos Space Cargo Phoenix reentry capsules bringing microgravity research and cargo home from orbit
BioOrbitCrystallizing pharmaceutical proteins in microgravity for better cancer drugs
RedWorks In-situ additive construction
SpacePharma Microgravity experiments and research solutions
ThinkOrbital In-space welding and construction technology for large orbital structures
How many in-space manufacturing space startups are there in 2026?
Space Bandits tracks 9 in-space manufacturing companies, 8 of them active, with $516.5M in disclosed funding between them. Every funding figure carries a source.
Which in-space manufacturing startup has raised the most?
Varda Space leads the in-space manufacturing sector with $329M in disclosed funding.
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