Inversion Unveils Revolutionary Arc Spacecraft for On-Demand Global Delivery

Inversion Unveils Arc Spacecraft for On-Demand Delivery LOS ANGELES - In a groundbreaking ceremony held at its Los Angeles factory on Wednesday evening, Inversion, a relatively new spacecraft company, revealed its latest innovation: the Arc spacecraft. Designed to provide rapid and flexible delivery capabilities, the Arc aims to transport up to 500 pounds of cargo anywhere in the world within an hour. According to Justin Fiaschetti, co-founder and chief executive of Inversion, the nominal mission for the Arc is to be pre-positioned on orbit for up to five years, allowing it to be called upon and autonomously land wherever needed. "We're not just building a spacecraft; we're creating a capability that will revolutionize logistics," Fiaschetti said in an interview with Ars before the event. Founded by Fiaschetti and Austin Briggs in early 2021, Inversion has been working on the Arc project since its inception. Both co-founders were students at Boston University when they started the company, with Fiaschetti having previously interned at SpaceX and Relativity Space, where he worked on propulsion systems. The idea for the Arc was born out of a simple concept: to create a delivery vehicle that could respond quickly and efficiently to changing needs. "We saw an opportunity to leverage advances in technology to create something truly innovative," Fiaschetti explained. Inversion's vision for the Arc is not limited to military applications; it also envisions using the spacecraft for humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and even commercial purposes. The company believes that its on-demand delivery capability will have far-reaching implications for society, enabling rapid response to emergencies and reducing logistical complexities. The development of the Arc is an example of how private companies are pushing the boundaries of space technology, leveraging advancements in AI, propulsion systems, and materials science to create innovative solutions. As the industry continues to evolve, it's likely that we'll see more companies exploring similar concepts, further transforming the way we think about transportation and logistics. Inversion plans to continue testing and refining the Arc over the coming months, with the goal of deploying the spacecraft in orbit by 2024. The company has already secured funding from several investors and is working closely with government agencies to explore potential partnerships. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for rapid and flexible delivery capabilities will only continue to grow. With the Arc spacecraft, Inversion is poised to revolutionize the way we think about logistics, transportation, and response times. *Reporting by Arstechnica.*