PANEL: The New Era of In-Space Manufacturing

Advances in ISAM are poised to move production off?planet, exploiting microgravity and the vacuum of space to create novel materials and structures impossible on Earth. In this session we’ll explore today’s cutting?edge capabilities, highlight the core enabling technologies, consider the remaining challenges, and outline pathways to scale these breakthroughs for broad societal benefit. Key Takeaways - Understand how ISAM reduces dependency on Earth-based launch and logistics while extending spacecraft lifetimes - Examine the practical advances in robotics, additive manufacturing and modular architectures that make ISAM viable - Learn how shifting manufacturing from Earth to orbit could reshape cost, resilience and mission design