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Made In Space Releases New 3D Printable Model Files for 12 Objects That Were 3D Printed in Space

It’s fascinating watching as Made In Space and NASA work together to develop and test 3D printing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. Back in December one of the most eye-opening applications…

SpaceX’s Dragon Returns to Earth with 3D Printed Objects Made on the ISS

On January 10th, the Dragon launched into the sky. After 29 operational days, it plunged back to Earth, landing with a splash last night. The Dragon in question, of course,…

Comet Runner: Will 3D Printing Make Comet Hopping a Reality?

Projects like the 3D Printing in Zero-G Technology Demonstration from NASA on the International Space Station and a London architecture firm’s work with the European Space Agency to consider methods…

An Overview of All 25 Parts NASA & Made In Space Have 3D Printed in Space

It’s hard to believe that months have already gone by since we experienced all the excitement, news, and chatter regarding the first 3D printer being sent into space. As the SpaceX…

One of the Next Useful Objects 3D Printed in Space Will Be a Buckle!

Monday, November 24, 2014 will stand out as an historic day in human technological advancement and, specifically, progress in 3D printing technology. That day, astronauts on the International Space Station…

First Ever Functioning 3D Printed Object Has Been Fabricated in Space by NASA & Made In Space

One of the more fascinating applications for 3D printing is the fabrication of object in Space. NASA, as well as the European Space Industry, and several private companies, are working diligently…

3D Printer Doesn’t Make it to Space – NASA Will Attempt Launch Again Tomorrow

The build-up has been killing us, the very first 3D printer to make its way out of the earths atmosphere was scheduled to take off early this morning. I imagined…

Made In Space Will Soon Allow Individuals And Businesses to 3D Print From Outer Space

Last week we got the huge news that Made In Space would be launching the very first 3D printer to the International Space Station in August, months ahead of schedule,…

Made In Space to Send 3D Printer to Space Station Ahead of Schedule

A little over fifty years ago, the world was amazed as human beings began trekking into outer space. Here we are in 2014 and the fascination of space has not…