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Latest about 3d printing in space
Design a 3D-Printed Tool for Astronauts to Use Aboard the Space Station
By Elizabeth Howell published
To make life easier for astronauts, an electronics company is asking college students to design tools that astronauts can 3D print aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
13 Things 'Star Trek' Gets Right (and Wrong) About Space Tech
By Elizabeth Howell published
"Star Trek" science may be fanciful, but the iconic franchise's creators were prescient in a number of ways.
Space Station's Commercial 3D Printer Makes Its 1st Tool (Photos)
By Mike Wall published
How 3D Printing Will 'Rock the World' — and Space
By Jesse Emspak published
John Hornick, author of "3D Printing Will Rock the World," said 3D printing will fundamentally alter the way people manufacture things, and that includes working in space.
First Retailer in Orbit: Lowe's and Made In Space Send 3D Printer to Station
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The home-improvement store Lowe's and Made In Space, the company behind the world's first zero-G 3D printer, are launching a manufacturing facility on the International Space Station.
NASA, Made in Space Think Big with Archinaut, a Robotic 3D-Printing Demo
By Debra Werner published
Within five years, companies could begin in-orbit manufacturing and assembly of communications satellite reflectors or other large structures, according to Made in Space.
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