Ashley Pilipiszyn
Founder and CEO of Besxar (Bexar) Space Industries, former early OpenAI employee with a background in materials science and energy who is building autonomous in-space manufacturing “fab ships” for semiconductor wafers.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 17min
Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Ashley Pilipiszyn, Founder and CEO of Besxar, is on a mission to manufacture semiconductors in space using autonomous 'fab ships.' She explains how the ultra-high vacuum of space can create ultra-pure wafers, potentially cutting costs significantly. Ashley shares insights about her origins at OpenAI and the inspiration behind Bexar’s innovative approach. The discussion also covers partnerships with SpaceX and the U.S. Navy, along with future plans for launches and the impact of space manufacturing on domestic chip supply chains.
Oct 30, 2025 • 17min
Manifest Space: Semiconductors in Space: Inside Besxar’s Plan to Redefine Chip Manufacturing 10/30/25
Ashley Pilipiszyn, founder and CEO of Besxar Space Industries and a former OpenAI employee, dives into the revolutionary concept of manufacturing semiconductors in space. She discusses how autonomous 'fab ships' utilize the vacuum of space for ultra-pure wafer production, potentially reducing costs and solidifying domestic supply chains. Pilipiszyn shares insights on partnerships with SpaceX and the U.S. Navy, the significance of compound semiconductors, and her vision for the future of American manufacturing amid rising global competition.
