Other · Space
Melt and Form in Microgravity (MFM)
Space-based service that melts, forms and draws specialty glass into optical fiber aboard the ISS.
PrototypeOtherSpace
- Milestones0
- Operators—
- Components—
- Programs—
- Capabilities—
- Inputs—
Other · No licensed photo on file
About Melt and Form in Microgravity (MFM)
Flawless Photonics' in-orbit glass-processing service, which uses microgravity aboard the International Space Station to melt, form and draw specialty glasses such as ZBLAN in ways not achievable on Earth. Its compact fiber-drawing module produced more than 11 km of ZBLAN fiber on the ISS in 2024; under ESA's BSGN accelerator (2026) the company is working toward automated, scalable production in LEO.
Timeline
No milestones recorded for Melt and Form in Microgravity (MFM) yet. The timeline fills in as unveilings, tests, contracts and deliveries are sourced.