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European Researchers Baked Fake Moon Dust into Money and Screws
By Rafi Letzter published
Why did the European Space Agency create a whole bunch of fake moon dust and use it to 3D print small screws, gears and even a fake coin?
These Organic-Inspired Planetary Landers Could Help NASA Reach Other Worlds
By Leonard David published
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Autodesk, a software company, have engaged in a multiyear collaborative research project to investigate new approaches for building interplanetary landers.
How Do You Build on the Moon? Start with Lunar Dust
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
To learn how to build with moon dust, researchers are turning to volcanic powder here on Earth.
Now You Can 3D-Print a NASA SOFIA Flying Telescope of Your Very Own!
By Hanneke Weitering published
You can now 3D print your own miniature version of NASA's flying telescope, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA).
Made In Space's 'Archinaut' Could Build Big Power Systems for Small Satellites
By Mike Wall published
Small satellites will soon pack an outsized power punch, if one company's plans come to fruition.
Made In Space Wins NASA Contract for Next-Gen 'Vulcan' Manufacturing System
By Mike Wall published
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