As space habitation technology companies like Vast prepare for the launch of commercial space stations, the semiconductor industry is eyeing the potential for research and development in microgravity. Vast recently announced their Haven-1 Lab, a microgravity platform scheduled for launch in late 2025. This initiative marks a pivotal stage in the evolution of manufacturing semiconductors in low orbit, presenting unique challenges in claim drafting and patent protection. For detailed insights on these intellectual property concerns, Greg Miraglia at Quinn Emanuel provides an overview here.