The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Space-Based Manufacturing to be Explored by DARPA

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Tom Patton
Apr 06, 2022
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DARPA has selected eight teams explore space-based manufacturing for building large structures on orbit.

“Assuming current space technology trends continue, in 10-20 years we expect to see advances that will enable DoD to take full advantage of the NOM4D-developed technologies and capabilities.”

Bill Carter, NOM4D program manager in DARPA’s Defense Scienc…

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