Roadmap & Timeline
Phased Approach to Orbital Manufacturing
Realistic milestones from Earth-based pilots to full international space manufacturing capability. Building the future, one phase at a time.
~2027
First Pilot Chips
Earth-based production
2028-2030
Orbital Pilots
First space manufacturing
2030s
Full Station
International capability
2035+
Multi-Planetary
Earth, Moon, Mars
Development Phases
Our phased approach balances ambition with realism, building on each success to enable the next.
Foundation & Earth Pilot
2025-2027
Establish partnerships, develop processes, and produce first pilot chips at Giga Texas advanced technology fab.
Ecosystem Formation
Align key partners: SpaceX, xAI/Tesla, Blue Origin, NASA ISAM
Process Development
Develop and refine planar processes optimized for space adaptation
Earth Pilot Chips
First functional AI chips from Giga Texas advanced technology fab
Orbital Design Finalization
Complete design for first LEO manufacturing modules
Orbital Pilots
2028-2030
Deploy first manufacturing modules to LEO. Demonstrate microgravity crystal growth and validate orbital processes.
First Module Launch
Deploy initial manufacturing module via Starship cargo
Microgravity Crystal Growth
First commercial-grade crystals grown in orbit
Process Validation
Demonstrate full planar process in orbital environment
Substrate Production
Begin producing specialty substrates for Earth-based chip fabrication
Scale & Integration
2030-2035
Expand orbital capacity, integrate with commercial space stations, and achieve volume production of specialty materials.
Multi-Module Facility
Expand to multiple connected manufacturing modules
Station Integration
Partner with Starlab, Axiom, or Orbital Reef for hosting
Volume Production
Achieve commercial volumes of orbital-produced materials
Full Hybrid Operations
Seamless Earth-orbit manufacturing pipeline operational
International Station
2035+
Full-scale international space manufacturing station with complete chip fabrication capabilities.
Dedicated Station
Purpose-built orbital manufacturing station
Complete Fab Capability
Full chip fabrication from substrate to packaged IC
Lunar Integration
Incorporate lunar resources for materials supply
Multi-Planetary Network
Manufacturing nodes supporting Earth, Moon, and Mars missions
Parallel Development
Hybrid Timeline
Earth and orbital tracks run in parallel, with each informing and accelerating the other.
Earth Track
Giga Texas Advanced Technology Fab
Orbital Track
LEO Manufacturing Modules
Continuous feedback loop between Earth iteration and orbital innovation
Realistic Expectations
Space manufacturing is hard. Timelines may shift based on launch availability, technology development, and funding. We believe in transparency about both opportunities and challenges.
Dependencies
- • Starship operational cadence
- • Commercial station availability
- • Regulatory framework development
- • Ecosystem partner alignment
Our Approach
- • Phased risk reduction
- • Parallel Earth development
- • Strong partner network
- • Flexible timeline adaptation
Be Part of the Journey
We're building the future of manufacturing. Join our ecosystem of partners, investors, and builders working toward the multi-planetary age.