{"id":302684,"date":"2025-10-14T13:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/302684\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:09:13","slug":"new-reusable-spacecraft-can-drop-500-pounds-anywhere-on-earth-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/302684\/","title":{"rendered":"New reusable spacecraft can drop 500 pounds anywhere on Earth fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">A Los Angeles-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/category\/space-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aerospace startup<\/a> called Inversion Space has unveiled Arc, its first flagship spacecraft designed to deliver supplies from orbit back to Earth in record time. The reusable reentry vehicle can transport up to 500 pounds of mission-critical cargo to nearly any point on the planet in less than an hour. Founders Justin Fiaschetti and Austin Briggs launched the company in 2021 with a bold vision: to build a space-based logistics network. During an event at the company&#8217;s factory, they described Arc as the next evolution of global delivery, one that starts in orbit, not on the ground.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\"><strong>Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report<\/strong><br \/>Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you\u2019ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide \u2014 free when you join my\u00a0<strong>CyberGuy.com newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Arc spacecraft delivers cargo from orbit to Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standing about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, Arc is roughly the size of a large tabletop. It&#8217;s a lifting-body vehicle, meaning it can steer as it reenters the atmosphere. Instead of needing a runway, Arc lands safely under parachutes, using non-toxic propellants that make it safe to handle immediately after landing. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/science\/air-and-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spacecraft<\/a> features a cross-range of approximately 621 miles, allowing it to target wide landing zones. It can stay in orbit for up to five years, ready to return to Earth when needed. That flexibility means the spacecraft could one day drop off medical supplies, drones or military equipment at hard-to-reach locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/worlds-first-flying-car-ready-takeoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>THE WORLD&#8217;S FIRST FLYING CAR IS READY FOR TAKEOFF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-space-startup-unveils-1-hour-orbital-delivery-system.jpg\" alt=\"Inversion Space's Arc reentry vehcile\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Inversion Space unveils its Arc reentry vehicle designed for rapid orbital delivery (Inversion Space)<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-space-startup-unveils-1-hour-orbital-delivery-system.jpg\" alt=\"A computer shows orbital and navigational diagrams.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Inversion\u2019s Ray mission tested key systems in orbit, paving the way for Arc\u2019s full development. (Inversion Space)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Arc&#8217;s hypersonic speed could change aerospace testing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond rapid delivery, Arc doubles as a hypersonic testing platform. It can reach speeds over Mach 20, endure extreme heat and survive massive g-forces. Those capabilities have caught the attention of U.S. defense agencies, which are eager to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/hypersonic-jet-promises-nyc-london-under-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypersonic flight testing<\/a>. Inversion&#8217;s participation in the Kratos-led MACH-TB 2.0 program highlights the growing military interest in Arc&#8217;s reusable design. &#8220;Fully reusable and capable of precise landings for rapid recovery, Arc makes hypersonic testing faster, repeatable, and more affordable,&#8221; the company said.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-space-startup-unveils-1-hour-orbital-delivery-system.jpg\" alt=\"A spacecraft floats above the Earth.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Arc could deliver mission-critical cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour. (Inversion Space)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Inversion learned from its first spacecraft, Ray<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before Arc, Inversion launched a smaller demo craft called Ray on SpaceX&#8217;s Transporter-12 mission. Ray weighed about 200 pounds and successfully tested propulsion, avionics and solar power systems in orbit. Though a short circuit prevented reentry, it provided valuable data that led to Arc&#8217;s development. Ray&#8217;s success convinced the company to push forward with full-scale testing. Inversion has already completed dozens of drop tests and built a full-scale Arc prototype. The startup also partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/science\/air-and-space\/nasa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NASA<\/a> to refine the vehicle&#8217;s thermal protection system for reentry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/ufo-mania-grips-small-town-after-mysterious-glowing-object-sighting-goes-viral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UFO MANIA GRIPS SMALL TOWN AFTER MYSTERIOUS GLOWING OBJECT SIGHTING GOES VIRAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How Arc strengthens defense and emergency logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inversion sees Arc as a bridge between space logistics and national defense. The spacecraft could deliver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/space-capsule-marks-milestone-bringing-cargo-back-from-orbit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mission-critical cargo<\/a> to remote, damaged or denied environments where traditional transport would take days. As Fiaschetti put it, the goal is simple: make a difference the moment it lands. By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains. It&#8217;s not just about moving packages, it&#8217;s about delivering readiness.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inversion-space-arc.jpg\" alt=\"Inversion Space's Arc reentry vehicle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Engineers at Inversion Space test Arc\u2019s reentry systems as the spacecraft moves closer to flight readiness. (Inversion Space)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What this means for you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Arc succeeds, it could redefine emergency logistics on Earth. Imagine doctors receiving vital medical kits from orbit after a natural disaster, or soldiers getting urgent supplies in minutes instead of hours. Arc could also accelerate scientific research, enabling faster delivery of experimental payloads or orbital materials. For everyday people, this technology represents the next step toward on-demand space infrastructure, where the line between space and Earth logistics begins to blur.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inversion-space-arc-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inversion Space's Arc reentry vehicle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>The reusable Arc spacecraft maneuvers through Earth\u2019s atmosphere using parachutes for safe landing. (Inversion Space)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take my quiz: How safe is your online security?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you\u2019ll get a personalized breakdown of what you\u2019re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here:\u00a0<strong>CyberGuy.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kurt&#8217;s key takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inversion Space&#8217;s Arc is more than a spacecraft; it&#8217;s a bold attempt to turn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/science\/air-and-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orbit into a delivery zone<\/a>. With reusable systems, hypersonic capability and a focus on safety, it might just reshape how we think about time, distance and access.<\/p>\n<p>Would you trust a spacecraft to deliver emergency supplies to your neighborhood in under an hour? Let us know by writing to us at\u00a0<strong>CyberGuy.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report<\/strong><br \/>Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you\u2019ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide \u2014 free when you join my\u00a0<strong>CyberGuy.com newsletter.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.\u00a0 All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Kurt &#8220;CyberGuy&#8221; Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News &amp; FOX Business beginning mornings on &#8220;FOX &amp; Friends.&#8221; Got a tech question? 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