Fiber Optic Manufacturing in Space (FOMS) of San Diego created this suitcase-size platform called Space Facility for Orbital Remote Manufacturing. Two of the platforms were installed on the International Space Station in June.

Fiber Optic Manufacturing in Space (FOMS) Inc. presented the results Nov. 7 of its successful campaign to produce optical fiber on the International Space Station.

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Debra Werner is a correspondent for SpaceNews based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a recipient...