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Orbital Matter and EnduroSat plan 2028 in-space manufacturing mission with 5 kW solar array

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Orbital Matter and EnduroSat will partner on a mission planned for 2028 to deploy a 5 kW solar array using Orbital Matter’s 3D-printing capabilities. The announcement links in-space manufacturing to the deployment of a sizable power-generating structure, with the companies targeting an on-orbit mission in three years.

Discovered 2026-11-04T06:05:57.816265-08:00 | 2026-11-04T06:05:57.816265-08:00

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  • The planned 2028 mission will test Orbital Matter’s 3D-printing capabilities in deploying a 5 kW solar array in space, connecting manufacturing technology with satellite power infrastructure.
  • The partnership gives industry a concrete mission and capacity figure to track as in-space manufacturing moves toward an operational demonstration.

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