NASA 3D Printing

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Prepare for Liftoff!
Vector Successfully Launches Vector-R with 3D Printed Injector

The micro-satellite space launch company Vector succeeds with flight test of a Vector-R launch vehicle equipped with a 3D printed engine part.

by Hanna Watkin
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Plastic Space
MIT Rocket Team Blasts Off with Plastic 3D Printed Rocket Motor

MIT Rocket Team, working with Markforged, 3D print a rocket motor using plastic. It successfully fired, breaking new ground in rocketry.

by Hanna Watkin
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2023 Lift Off!
The Making of a Failed Planet Called Psyche

Scientists at Arizona State University have developed a 3D model of failed planet, Psyche, and plan to launch a mission to it in 2023.

by Hanna Watkin
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Functional Fabrics
NASA Develops Functional “Space Fabric” With Metal 3D Printing

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing 3D printed woven metal fabrics to use within astronaut suits and large antennas.

by Tyler Koslow
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UCF and NASA to 3D Print Human Habitats with Martian Soil

University of Central Florida and NASA are researching how astronauts can 3D print habitats and tools on the Red Planet using Martian soil.

by Hanna Watkin
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The First Audi In Space
Audi’s 3D Printed Lunar Rover Scheduled to Launch Next Year

Audi’s Lunar Quattro rover is equipped with lightweight aluminum 3D printed wheels. Good news for scientists: They can now pack more payload.

by Tyler Koslow
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Far Out!
Give A Personalized 3D Printed SpaceTime Pendant This Holiday

Looking for a romantic gift or the perfect Christmas present for a science nerd? Check out the personalized 3D printed SpaceTime pendant.

by Hanna Watkin
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In Space No One Can Hear You Build
SpiderFab: 3D Printing Robots Construct Structures in Space

Aerospace firms will soon be testing robots, called SpiderFab, to see whether they can be used to 3D print satellites and structures in space.

by Hanna Watkin
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Galaxy Quest
8 out of 10 Astronauts Prefer Remake Software for 3D Printing

3D printing in space requires the right software. Remake from Autodesk allows parts to be 3D modeled on Earth before being sent into space.

by Hanna Watkin
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One Giant Print
3D Print a Model of the Apollo 11 Command Module

The Smithsonian partnered with Autodesk to 3D scan the Apollo 11 command module “Columbia", and have released 3D printable files online.

by Hannah Augur
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To Boldly Go
3D Printed Fungarium and Mini-Farm win NASA ‘Star Trek Replicator Challenge’

For 3D printing in space, a Martian mini farm and a melanized fungarium are the winners of NASA's "Star Trek Replicator" contest.

by Hanna Watkin
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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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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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Bring Me To Your Printer
10 Great 3D Printables to Celebrate NASA’s Mars Discoveries

Evidence of flowing water has been found on Mars. In celebration, we compiled a list of the ten best Mars related things for 3D printers.

by Hannah Augur
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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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Under the Dome
Life on Mars? 3D Printed Habitat by Fabulous

As a wise man once said: "Get your ass to Mars." 3D Printed Habitat by French studio Fabulous is a marvel of modern engineering.

by Hannah Augur
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NASA Builds 3D Printed Turbopump Capable of 2,000 HP

3D Printed Turbopump developed by NASA passes rigorous series of tests. One small step for mankind, one giant leap for cheaper engine parts.

by Hannah Augur
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3D Print The Curiosity Rover
3D Print a Curiosity Rover: NASA Has Just Released the Files

That’s a great a weekend project for anyone who owns a 3D printer: NASA has just released the files for 3D printing a Curiosity Rover on their website.

by Anatol Locker
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3D Printable Space Probe
New Horizons Pluto 3D Model Available for Free

NASA's 3D model database lets you download and print the New Horizons Pluto probe, and many more historical conceptions of past missions.

by Victor Anusci
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Hubble Space Telescope 25th Anniversary Model

The Hubble Space Telescope is 25 years old. Commemorate this titan of the spaceways by 3D printing an official model released by NASA.

by Bulent Yusuf
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