3D printed Mars habitats
Korean Team Develops In-Situ Space Construction 3D Printing for NASA Challenge
Developing the capability for in-situ manufacturing using 3D printing technologies is critical to manufacturing and construction in space, especially if we are to explore or inhabit other space environments, such…
3D Printing on Mars: Creating Habitats with Realistic Materials
In the recently published ‘Martian Material Sourcing Challenges Propel Earth Construction Opportunities,’ authors Matthew Troemner and Gianluca Cusatis tackle the ongoing and fascinating subject of colonizing Mars. Painting a very…
Penn State Creates a Breakthrough 3D Printing Technology for the NASA Housing Challenge
In 2017, just a few months before his death, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking said humanity only has about 100 years to escape Earth. Even though we have seen the signs…
Techmer PM Materials Design Know-How “Vital” in 3D Printed Habitat Challenge Success
Early last week, NASA announced the winners of the second level of the second phase of the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, a multiphase competition that began in 2015 and challenges…
Northwestern University Researchers 3D Print Flexible Objects with Simulated Lunar and Martian Soil
Just a few days ago, scientists from Fotec revealed that they had 3D printed small structures from simulated Martian soil. The structures, a small conical dwelling and a portion of a wall,…
Tiny 3D Printed Structures from Simulated Martian Soil Could Be a Preview of Bigger Things to Come
Mars is a big topic of conversation right now among aerospace agencies, tech companies, governments, and just about anyone with any interest in space – which is most people, as…
University of Central Florida Professor Works with NASA to Further Develop 3D Printing Plans for Mars
A new space race has emerged as government agencies and private companies around the world strive to be the first to land humans on Mars. While each of these institutions may…
Learn to Live & Love in Outer Space! 3D Printed Mars City Design Concepts to be Tested in Mojave Desert
I’ve already been back and forth to Mars numerous times, in my mind. Call me a space nut, but this is the current sci-fi fantasy for many, I would imagine….
Sex, WiFi, & 3D Printing: The Secrets to Happy Robot Reproduction in Amsterdam
“…And a robot is born.” Remember that part of your heart reserved solely for fluffy kitties, furry puppies, and sleepy hedgehogs? Tell everyone to scooch over—that’s right—and make some room…