Relativity Space Secures Major Military Project for 3D Printing a Rocket
Relativity Space has just secured a military project with the Pentagon. This is a major step forward for their 3D printed rocket designs.... read more »
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European Space Agency Receives Microgravity 3D Printer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is to receive a first of its kind prototype microgravity 3D printer for additive manufacturing in space. The... read more »
BAM Institute 3D Prints Metal Tools in Zero Gravity
3D printing has had a storied history with outer space and especially with NASA. In keeping with this tradition the Germany-based BAM Institute... read more »
Calgary University Researchers Turn Fecal Matter Into 3D Printable Material
An award-winning research project has just revealed the possibility of 3D printing human waste for use during space flight. The research team outlined... read more »
Virginia Tech Researchers 3D Print Kapton – Highest Temperature Polymer Ever 3D Printed
Researchers at Virginia Tech have just achieved a groundbreaking new 3D printing method. Using mask-projection micro-stereolithography, they have printed the highest temperature polymer... read more »
New Research Shows How Urine Can be Turned Into a 3D Printable Material During Space Voyages
Remember that scene in Apollo 13 where the main crew dispose of all their waste in the depths of space? They'd be kicking... read more »
Engineers Working Towards Self-Replicating 3D Printers to Build Lunar Bases
As machines are developing more and more autonomy, apparently so are 3D printers. Researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa are working on a... read more »
NASA Prepping to Add 3D Printed Radiation Shields to ISS Habitat
NASA is no stranger to additive manufacturing. The company was among the most prominent early users for a long time. In keeping with... read more »
NASA Reveals New 4D Fabric For Shielding Space Shuttles
NASA has a long history of leveraging the advantages of 3D printing for its operations. They have already made use of EBAM and... read more »
Interview with Adam Jakus About Printing Extraterrestrial Terrain
Yesterday, we posted about Northwestern University's work with various extraterrestrial regolith soil simulants. We decided to get in touch with the team behind... read more »
Scientists Develop Means for 3D Printing Extraterrestrial Materials
One of the major hurdles in the collective effort towards space exploration is the transport of tools and materials. Due to the weight... read more »