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NASA, MakerBot Launch Contest for 3D-Printed Mars Base
By Megan Gannon published
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Calif., and the Brooklyn, New York-based 3D printing company MakerBot are seeking design ideas for a habitat that could house humans on Mars.
Engineers Build Space Fuel Tank Simulators with 3D Printing (Video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two companies using 3D printing technology recently finished crafting simulators for key pieces of a satellite after two weeks and dozens of hours of work.
3D Printing: 10 Ways It Could Transform Space Travel
By Tom Chao published
The future of space travel requires new technologies and additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, may hold the key. Here's a look at 10 ways 3D printing could change space travel.
How NASA Is Launching 3D Printing Into Space
By Tanya Lewis published
The newest adopter of 3D printing isn't some hobbyist in a basement — it's NASA. The agency is already building some of its customized spacecraft and instrument parts using 3D printing.
3D-Printed Hubble Telescope Photos Help Blind Touch the Universe (Video)
By Miriam Kramer published
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