ForgeStar-1

ForgeStar-1 is the first in-space manufacturing and return demonstration mission by Space Forge. The ForgeStar is a low-cost, reusable space vehicle which can offer ‘microgravity on demand’ as routine access to and return from space service.

The project won a two-year contract worth €2 million from ESA within its Boost! programme.

Benchmark Space Systems Opens London Facility

Benchmark Space Systems Opens London Facility

U.S.-based Benchmark Space Systems has opened a new manufacturing and testing facility northwest of London. The site is in Buckinghamshire at Westcott Venture Park. Benchmark will use the facility to build and test its Halcyon and Starling reusable propulsion systems. Benchmark recently signed a contract with Cardiff-based Space Forge to co-develop reusable propulsion systems. Space…