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Orbital Matter founder sees opportunity in slow-moving in-orbit manufacturing

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Robert Ihnatisin, whose experience is in terrestrial 3D printing, says he was struck by the slow progress of manufacturing in orbit and founded Orbital Matter to address the gap. The article offers no details on the company’s technology, funding or plans, but frames its creation as an attempt to accelerate the sector.

Discovered 2026-10-13T06:06:06.713217-07:00 | 2026-10-13T06:06:06.713217-07:00

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  • Orbital Matter’s formation reflects an entrepreneur’s view that in-orbit manufacturing is progressing too slowly, bringing terrestrial 3D-printing experience into a nascent space business.
  • The article provides no technical, commercial or funding details, so the company’s planned approach and prospects cannot yet be assessed.

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