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Microchip Technology snags firm with hardware used on Blue Origin missions

12 October 2026 · By Derek Watson · Wire by Fusion42

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12 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Microchip Technology has acquired a company whose hardware has been used on Blue Origin's space missions, signalling a potential expansion into aerospace hardware supply.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Microchip's move into space hardware opens a market for specialized semiconductor buyers. If you supply components for aerospace missions, this deal signals growing demand and possible new partnerships.

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