Molly Mulligan (Moderator)
Redwire,
United States
Keywords: In-Space Manufacturing
Summary:
ABOVE Space, Rogue Space Systems, SpacePHX (SpacePhoenix), and Vast Space represent a new wave of companies working to commercialize different aspects of space infrastructure and services, especially in the orbital economy, in-space logistics, autonomous systems, and human habitation. Each company is carving out a unique niche, contributing to the broader goal of making space more economically viable, sustainable, and accessible. These startups are: De-risking space as a business domain by making it more reliable and modular; Building the core infrastructure (habitats, servicing robots, manufacturing hubs) needed to transition space from research to industrial activity; Creating new markets like space station leasing, satellite servicing-as-a-service, and space-based material production.