Aegis Aerospace, a space and defense technology company, has announced a partnership with United Semiconductors 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).
“We are thrilled to join forces with United Semiconductors,” said Aegis CEO Stephanie Murphy in a statement.. “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’ expertise as a provider to the U.S. Department of Defense, this partnership will expedite the commercialization of semiconductor manufacturing in space. As a result, Aegis Aerospace anticipates creating new job opportunities in Texas and offering this service globally.
“United Semiconductors is honored to collaborate with Aegis Aerospace,” said Dr. Partha Dutta, Chief Technologist of United Semiconductors, in a statement. “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.”
