Orbital Matter
A space-based construction company developing universal 3D printing satellites to manufacture large-scale space infrastructure directly in orbit, on the Moon, and on Mars.
- CEO / Founder
- Jakub Stojek
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.3M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Early Game Ventures, Sunfish Partners, Dhyan VC, European Space Resources Innovation Centre, ESA BIC Poland, European Innovation Council (EIC) Pre-Accelerator
Technology & Products
Key Products
PADS (Printer Assisted Deployment System) - constructs continuous, monolithic structural booms (10m to 100m+, no joints/hinges) in orbit using proprietary 3D printing and a resin-based 'SPACECRETE' material; currently focused on megawatt-class solar array structures for orbital data centers and edge-computing satellites, alongside prior space-station/habitat infrastructure applications.
Technological Advantage
Combines vacuum-compatible additive manufacturing with microgravity-optimized mechanisms to enable construction that's impossible on Earth. Key advantages include: (1) Structures can be 70% lighter since they don't need to survive launch forces; (2) Raw materials utilize 100% cargo space vs pre-built structures requiring special accommodation; (3) Continuous printing eliminates operational complexity of multi-module orbital assembly; (4) Technology proven in actual space conditions with ESA backing. Competitive moat through proprietary process and demonstrated TRL-6 capability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Decouples space structures from limited rocket payload volume by enabling in-situ manufacturing. Reduces payload mass by up to 70%, enables structures 20x larger per rocket, requires 3x fewer rocket trips compared to launching pre-manufactured components, and eliminates complex orbital assembly operations through continuous 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
First company to demonstrate 3D printing in exposed open space (not inside ISS). Proprietary vacuum-compatible printing technology with single-motor beam printer capable of manufacturing infinite-length structures. Competitors focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing and small components inside pressurized modules; Orbital Matter specializes in large-scale space infrastructure construction.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Satellite manufacturers, commercial space station developers, space agencies (ESA, NASA), lunar habitat developers, space-based solar power companies, and aerospace prime contractors
Industry Verticals
Commercial Space & Aerospace, In-Orbit Manufacturing & Servicing, Space Infrastructure Development, Satellite & Spacecraft Manufacturing, Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP), Lunar & Martian Exploration
Competitors
Redwire Space (via Made In Space acquisition); Varda Space Industries; Space Forge
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Pre-revenue R&D stage company; Successfully achieved TRL-6 with in-orbit demonstration aboard Ariane 6; Team size 4-10 employees with growth trajectory following recent funding rounds
Major Milestones
Founded in 2022 and selected for ESA BIC Poland incubation program, Won ESA PUSH initiative for Ariane 6 maiden flight opportunity, Successfully demonstrated 3D printing aboard Ariane 6 (July 2024) - first in exposed open space, Secured €1.1M pre-seed funding led by Sunfish Partners (Dec 2023), Raised €1M seed round led by Early Game Ventures (Aug 2025), Co-funding partnership with Thales Alenia Space for 2-meter beam demonstration, Received €500K EIC Pre-Accelerator grant for solar array product development (Jul 10, 2026), Launched Replicator 2 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-17 to demonstrate in-space 3D printing of solar array structures for orbital data centers (Jul 7, 2026), Joint mission with Thales Alenia Space testing a VHF antenna prototype deployed on an in-space manufactured support boom (Jul 20, 2026), Extruded and UV-cured resin into solid structure in low Earth orbit via Replicator 2 onboard printers (Aug 12, 2026)
Notable Customers
European Space Agency (ESA); Thales Alenia Space