Nathan Monster
Founder
AS
A-SpaX
Provides in-space manufacturing solutions by integrating climate-controlled systems and re-entry spacecraft to enable high-power production of materials like optical fibers in microgravity. This approach overcomes the lack of infrastructure for space-based manufacturing, offering significant improvements in material performance and reducing launch costs for commercial applications.
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- New Materials
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
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Problem
Manufacturing high-performance materials like optical fibers in space is challenging due to the lack of suitable infrastructure and engineering interfaces. Existing solutions often lack precise environmental controls and cost-effective return options, hindering the feasibility of in-space production.
Solution
A-Spax provides in-space manufacturing solutions by offering climate-controlled systems and re-entry spacecraft, enabling the production of advanced materials in microgravity. Their Climate Box offers a controlled environment on commercial space stations, while their re-entry spacecraft integrates the Climate Box to provide a more economical and less restrictive environment with a low dedicated launch cost. This integrated approach facilitates high-power production with precise temperature and pressure control, overcoming the limitations of current space-based manufacturing methods.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies and researchers focused on manufacturing high-performance materials, such as optical fibers, in space, as well as those seeking to conduct experiments in microgravity environments.
Features
- Climate Box: Provides a controlled environment on commercial space stations with innovative heat architecture.
- Climate Box Dimensions: 420x420x900mm, designed for express-rack integration.
- Re-Entry Spacecraft: Integrates the Climate Box for economical material return.
- Power Capacity: The spacecraft provides 800 watts of power.
- Environmental Control: Offers 1°C temperature control and 0-1.5 bar pressure regulation.
- Fiber Optic Focus: Specifically designed for the production of optical fibers in space.