Morningbird Space
An innovative space technology company developing advanced solutions for space exploration including multi-material 3D printing, autonomous construction systems, and advanced propulsion technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Chance M. Glenn
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.1M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- National Science Foundation (NSF); NASA
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Electronic Alchemy eforge Series 3.1 - NASA-backed multi-material 3D printer for functional electronic devices","ASCENT - Autonomous construction system using swarming drones with multi-material 3D printing","HyperSol™ Interplanetary Transport System - Propellantless propulsion system featuring Morningbird Propulsion Engine","ESD (Experimental Spacetime Distortion) Engine - Advanced propulsion technology with controlled gravitational wave generation","AppBot - 3D-printable humanoid robotics platform for STEM education and skills training"]
Technological Advantage
Combines NASA-backed and NSF-funded research with proprietary patented technologies; holds US Patent #11,299,642 for electronics FDM 3D printing process, material filaments, and slicing process; eforge printer can print up to 8 different materials simultaneously including electronic and mechanical components; ESD propulsion technology represents potential breakthrough toward warp drive capabilities; maintains strategic partnerships with SpaceX, NASA, and academic research institutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Revolutionizes space exploration and manufacturing through innovative technologies: multi-material 3D printing of functional electronics for on-demand device production, propellantless propulsion systems for sustainable interplanetary travel, and autonomous construction capabilities for in-space infrastructure development.
How They Differentiate
Pioneering multi-material FDM technology capable of printing up to 8 different materials simultaneously including functional electronic devices; unique Experimental Spacetime Distortion (ESD) propulsion research with controlled gravitational wave generation capabilities; strategic partnerships with SpaceX and NASA with proprietary US Patent #11,299,642
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Space agencies (NASA), aerospace companies, government organizations, defense contractors, research institutions, educational institutions, telecommunications, manufacturing, and maker spaces
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Space Technology & Exploration","Additive Manufacturing","Electronics Manufacturing","Education & STEM Training","Advanced Materials","Autonomous Systems","Propulsion Technology"]
Competitors
Nano Dimension; Optomec; Stratasys
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from academic research to commercial product development; eforge 3D printer available for pre-order; breakthrough gravitational wave research published in peer-reviewed journal (2025)
Major Milestones
["Awarded NSF SBIR Phase I grant ($272,800) for Experimental Spacetime Distortion propulsion technology (2023)","Published groundbreaking gravitational wave research in European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research (2025)","Released Electronic Alchemy eforge Series 3.1 multi-material 3D printer with NASA backing (July 2024)","Achieved world-first controlled generation of gravitational waves in laboratory setting (2025)","Secured strategic partnership with SpaceX","Awarded US Patent #11,299,642 for electronics FDM 3D printing process","Rebranded from Morningbird Media Corporation to Morningbird Space Corporation (2024)"]
Notable Customers
NASA; SpaceX; Alabama A&M University