3D Printing: Saving Weight and Space at Launch - NASA
Mar 21, 2025 · Research on the International Space Station is helping to develop the capability to address multiple needs using 3D printing. NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D …
Space factory: German firm to test 3D-printing solar panels in orbit by ...
3 days ago · Space factory: German firm to test 3D-printing solar panels in orbit by 2027 The mission will demonstrate a 2kW solar array manufactured in space, specifically designed to support power …
Dcubed Will 3D Print Giant Solar Arrays Right in Orbit
3 days ago · Launching heavy solar arrays is costly. Dcubed's ARAQYS system 3D prints rigid solar panels directly in orbit, slashing mission costs and enabling massive power generation.
Berkeley Researchers Send 3D Printer Into Space
Jul 2, 2024 · On June 8, they sent their 3D printing technology to space for the first time as part of the Virgin Galactic 07 mission. Their next-generation microgravity printer — dubbed SpaceCAL — spent …
3D printing in space: from mechanical structures to living tissues
Feb 12, 2024 · 3D printing stands at the forefront of transforming space exploration, offering unprecedented on-demand and rapid manufacturing capabilities. It adeptly addresses challenges …
NASA’s 3D-printed rocket engine could reset launch economics - MSN
NASA’s latest generation of 3D printed rocket engines is not just a materials experiment, it is a direct assault on the cost structure that has defined spaceflight for decades. By combining ...
Advanced In-Space 3D Printing of Composites for Orbit Use
Nov 24, 2025 · A new review published on ScienceDirect by researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University and the China Academy of Space Technology provides a detailed account of in-space 3D printing...
ESA - Breaking boundaries: A 3D Printer taking space manufacturing ...
Jan 26, 2024 · The groundbreaking IMPERIAL 3D printer developed for space manufacturing has overcome traditional limitations by using a temperature-controlled conveyor belt, enabling continuous …
Building breath, layer by layer: 3D printing with living lung cells in ...
Nov 24, 2025 · Health & Environment Science & Tech Building breath, layer by layer: 3D printing with living lung cells in extreme environments Texas A&M researchers are studying how human airway …
3D Printing in Space: A Guide to Lunar and Orbital Additive ...
Jun 18, 2025 · In 2014, a 3D printer was sent into space, marking the maiden voyage for applications in such extreme conditions. Since then, usage has seen an increase by astronomical proportions.