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> ThinkOrbital is collaborating with NASA on the development of ThinkPlatforms and CONTESA (Construction Technologies for Space Applications). ThinkPlatforms are self-assembling, single-launch, large-scale orbital platforms that facilitate a wide array of applications in low Earth orbit, including in-space research, manufacturing, and astronaut missions. CONTESA features welding, cutting, inspection, and additive manufacturing technologies, and aids in large-scale in-space fabrication.

> Artist’s concept of ThinkOrbital’s ThinkPlatform in low Earth orbit.

ThinkOrbitals CTO explaining space welding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVzUmQ6Oi5c