Aegis Aerospace Inc, a leader in space and defence technology, has announced a ground-breaking partnership with
United Semiconductors LLC to pioneer semiconductor manufacturing in space. This collaboration follows Aegis Aerospace’s recent grant agreement with the
Texas Space Commission to develop an in-space manufacturing platform for advanced materials in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Aegis Aerospace‘s CEO Stephanie Murphy said: “We are thrilled to join forces with United Semiconductors. Together, we will accelerate the in-space manufacturing of essential semiconductor materials, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space technology.”
The Aegis Advanced Materials Manufacturing Platform (AMMP) aims to showcase the unique properties and manufacturing capabilities afforded by the microgravity environment of LEO. By leveraging United Semiconductors’ established expertise as a provider to the US Department of Defense, this partnership will accelerate the commercialisation of semiconductor manufacturing in space. As a result, Aegis Aerospace anticipates creating new job opportunities in Texas and offering this innovative service globally.
Dr Partha Dutta, chief technologist of United Semiconductors said: “United Semiconductors is honoured to collaborate with Aegis Aerospace. Our decades of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including successful experiments aboard the International Space Station, combined with Aegis Aerospace’s expertise in building and operating space infrastructure, will create a powerful partnership.”
Together, Aegis Aerospace’s AMMP and United Semiconductors products are believed to be the first dedicated commercial facility for in-space materials production.