EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 7 MIN
How Space-Based Fiber Optics Became a Real Business
from Space Business with Fexingo: Launch Companies, Satellites, and Commercial Spaceflight · host Fexingo
In summer 2026, Flawless Photonics announced a major milestone: over a kilometer of ZBLAN optical fiber produced aboard the ISS, now being sold to defense and medical customers. This episode dives into why microgravity enables superior mid-infrared fiber, the business model of orbital manufacturing, and what it takes to scale from a single furnace on the station to dedicated free-flying production satellites. Lucas and Luna break down the unit economics, the competitive landscape, and the role of commercial space stations in expanding capacity. If you're curious how a niche materials-science experiment turned into a revenue-generating industry, this is the story. #SpaceBusiness #FiberOptics #ZBLAN #FlawlessPhotonics #ISSMaterialsScience #MicrogravityManufacturing #SpaceManufacturing #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SpaceEconomy #InfraredLasers #MedicalDevices #MaterialsScience #StartupFunding #CommercialSpace #ISS Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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