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In-Space Growth Tool

Space Forge Limited
In-Space Growth Tool

Flexible chemical vapor deposition (CVD) tool for growing semiconductor crystals in microgravity aboard ForgeStar.

Technical specifications

Process
Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
Environment
Ultra-high vacuum, approximately 10^-11 Pa
Application
Microgravity crystal growth for semiconductor materials

About

Space Forge’s in-space growth tool is a flexible chemical vapor deposition system used aboard the ForgeStar platform to grow semiconductor crystals in a microgravity, ultra-high-vacuum environment, aiming to produce higher-quality materials than are achievable through terrestrial manufacturing processes.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: spaceforge.com ↗