Space Forge raises $12K Grant (United Kingdom, Jun 2026)
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Space Forge secures £10m ESA backing to advance satellite return technology - The Manufacturer
About
Space Forge is a Cardiff-based space manufacturing company that specializes in developing advanced semiconductor materials in microgravity. The company aims to enable the safe return of materials manufactured in orbit through its innovative satellite return technology, Pridwen, which is designed to improve the reliability and frequency of cargo returns from space.
Article summary
Space Forge secures £10m ESA backing to advance satellite return technology The Manufacturer
Founder
Joshua Western
CEO and co-founder
Investors · 2
European Space AgencyLead
FUND
UK Space Agency
FUND
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