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ArcSpace plans 2027 in-orbit demonstration of welding technology

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French startup ArcSpace plans to demonstrate its welding technology aboard a host spacecraft in 2027, marking a step toward in-orbit manufacturing capabilities. The test will assess the company’s ability to perform welding operations in space, an enabling technology for future spacecraft assembly, repair and infrastructure development.

Discovered 2026-09-02T23:20:21.252161-07:00 | 2026-09-02T23:20:21.252161-07:00

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  • ArcSpace’s planned 2027 demonstration would provide an in-orbit test of welding, a foundational capability for manufacturing, assembling and repairing structures in space.
  • The use of a host spacecraft indicates a partnership-based path to validating the technology without requiring ArcSpace to deploy a standalone platform.

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