Inversion Space launches Ray technology demonstrator on SpaceX Transporter-12

Inversion Space/Ray

Ray, Inversion Space's first in-house spacecraft built by 25 engineers for under $1M, successfully reached orbit aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 rideshare mission. The vehicle carried avionics, solar panels, propulsion, and separation systems for in-orbit validation. A short circuit in a component prevented the deorbit motor from igniting, blocking the planned reentry test.