Revolutionizing Terrestrial Technology: The Advantages of Semiconductor Manufacturing in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
A white paper co-authored by subject matter experts in semiconductor and in-space manufacturing highlights the benefits of producing semiconductors and related materials in microgravity environments such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Earth's gravitational forces present challenges to efficient semiconductor production, and microgravity offers a solution. The paper argues that transitioning semiconductor manufacturing to space can help achieve NASA's In Space Production Applications' (InSPA) goals, including strengthening technological leadership, improving national security, creating jobs, benefiting humanity, and fostering a robust economy in LEO.