Made in Space
NASA funds demo of 3D-printed spacecraft parts made, assembled in orbit
NASA has awarded a $73.7 million contract to Made In Space, of Mountain View, California, to demonstrate the ability of a small spacecraft, called Archinaut One, to manufacture and assemble spacecraft components in low-Earth orbit.
First Material Created In Space – NASA 3D-Prints Objects On ISS
The first 3D printer built to operate in space successfully began manufacturing on the International Space Station (ISS) early Tuesday morning. This is the first...
NASA Plans To Start Using 3D Printers In Space
NASA plans to start using a 3D printer in space. The device is expected to be sent to the International Space Station in June...