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ForgeStar 1 [Space Forge]
ForgeStar 1 is a British microsatellite developed by Space Forge of Wales. It is prototype to test systems for a fully returnable and reusable platform to enable in-space manufacturing.
This launch tests the manufacturing payload as well as the deployment of the Pridwen deployable heatshield. On the ForgeStar-1 mission, returning the satellite will not be attempted.
| Nation: | UK |
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| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Space Forge |
| Contractors: | Space Forge |
| Equipment: | Pridwen deployable heat shield |
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| Propulsion: | ? |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ForgeStar 1 | 2025-135U | 23.06.2025 | Va SLC-4E | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Nyx Mission Possible, W-Series 4, VanZyl 2, Capella 17, T1DES 1, Arvaker 2, 3, SkyBee A02, Lyra 3, ICEYE X52, ..., X57, IRIDE-MS2-HEO 2, ..., 6, 8, 9, GHGSat C12, C13, Startical IOD-2, ForgeStar 1, GRUS 3α, BIFROST, ElaraSat MMS1, EarthDaily 1, Pulsar 0, ION-SCV 018, Lemur-2 TBD1, TBD2, ION-SCV 020, Otter Pup 2, Hubble 4, 5, Hubble 6, 7, PADRE, BRO 18, AddCube, AE2a, AE3Va, ARCSTONE, Connecta-IoT 9, ..., 12, DUTHSat 2, Hyperfield 1B, M�BIUS 1, SATMAR, Sejong 2, FossaSat 2E21, JACK 001, PARUS T2, QUICK�, SATORO T3, TPA 1, Time Flies, UND-ROADS 1, 2, Good Ancestor Kilakila, HORIS 1, 2, RIDUSAT, |
Launch Sites:
- Va = Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA
References:
- Space Forge: The Forge Awakens: The mission so far, 17 June 2025
Further ForgeStar missions:
