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Space Forge announced the successful generation of plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, demonstrating the capability to produce semiconductor materials in low Earth orbit. This achievement, part of a SpaceX rideshare mission in June, paves the way for advanced crystal growth in microgravity and positions the company to manufacture materials like gallium nitride and silicon carbide with fewer defects than Earth-based methods. Future tests will further explore plasma behavior and inform the design of satellites intended for scalable production and controlled re-entry.