3D Printing in Space

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International Space Wrench
New ISS 3D Printer Commercializes 3D Printing in Space

3D Printing in space just got cooler with the ISS's first commercial 3D Printer and the start of the “first hardware store in space."

by Hannah Augur
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NASA Funds 3D Printers In Space to Mine, Fly Asteroids

NASA funds initiative to use 3D printers in space to mine and fly asteroids. This is why we love NASA.

by Hannah Augur
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Exploring Mars with a 3D printed Planetary Rover

Polish students are building a planetary rover with 3D printed parts, specially designed to explore the bumpy terrain of the planet Mars.

by Hanna Watkin
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Barista in Space
Coffee Brewing Device 3D Printed for Astronauts

If you've ever wondered how astronauts drink their coffee, check out this 3D printed coffee brewing device which has been created to help drink in space.

by Hanna Watkin
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European Space Agency MELT Project is Out of This World

The European Space Agency announces partnership with BEEVeryCreative on the MELT project, developing additive manufacturing technology for use in space.

by Hanna Watkin
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NASA Tested an Almost Completely 3D Printed Rocket

A NASA team moved one step closer to building a completely 3D printed, high performance rocket engine.

by Hanna Watkin
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Russia Takes First Step To Permanent Moonbase
Russia And EU Reveal Plans For A 3D Printed Moonbase

Russia and the EU are planning to build a permanent lunar base together. The goal is to erect a 3D printed habitat, so astronauts can find water on the dark side of the moon.

by Anatol Locker
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3D Printing Takes Off at Lockheed Martin

After extensive investment in 3D printing, Lockheed Martin is now building multi-printing units for simultaneous additive manufacturing.

by Victor Anusci
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The Martian
NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge Finalists Revealed

Here are the 30 finalists in the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, a NASA competition seeking radical designs for an outpost on Mars.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Printed Whisky Glass: Get Properly Drunk in Space

In space, no one can hear you belch. Ballantine's has designed and launched a 3D printed whisky glass, for drinking in zero gravity.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Printed Satellites to be Made In Space

Company Made In Space is developing 3D printed satellites that can be manufactured in outer space and launched right into orbit.

by Victor Anusci
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The Final Frontier
NASA Engages Warp Speed with 3D Printing

NASA is conducting experiments with 3D printers, revolutionising space travel and supporting the food and habitat needs of their astronauts.

by Angela Stoner
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3D printed parts return from space

These are the first extraterrestrial prints ever: NASA printed 14 different designs and built a total of 21 items plus some calibration coupons. Now they are back on earth... Read more here!

by James W. Steury
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This is the first 3D printed piece from the ISS

One small print for a man, a giant leap for a 3D printing: The International Space Station’s 3D printer has manufactured the first 3D printed object in space.

by Anatol Locker
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