3d printed satellite
The MakerSat, Idaho’s First Satellite, is 3D Printed and Ready for Launch
The development of CubeSats is something we consistently follow in the news. The small, inexpensive, cube-shaped satellites may be humble-looking, but they’re likely to bring us, in the near future, information we’ve…
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Mature 3D Printed MPS-130 CubeSat Propulsion System for NASA
“We didn’t invent 3D printing, but we sure are making it better.” – Aerojet Rocketdyne Next to the medical field, as we follow the significant impacts 3D printing is…
3D Printed CubeSat Among 50 Satellites to Be Launched into the Thermosphere This December
At the top of my bucket list is finally seeing the Northern Lights. Although auroras very occasionally make an appearance where I live, they’re a rarity, and I’ve missed them…
Singapore Startup Uses 3D Printed Fuel to Launch Self-Made Rocket in Australia
The use of 3D printing technology for space exploration has grown to be quite a common occurrence. NASA has recently claimed to use specially formulated 3D printed ceramics to create…
Rosatom to Develop Russia’s First Industrial Metal 3D Printer for Nuclear Industry
From Sweden to the United States, a number of tech-trailblazing countries have been looking at 3D printing technology as an emerging tool for the development of parts for nuclear power plants….
Russians Sending 3D Printed CubeSat Nanosatellite to ISS on March 31, Will Orbit for Six Months
Although 3D printing is certainly carving out a huge place in manufacturing, research and development—and history–there are many who still don’t really understand what it does, outside of allowing for…
GrabCAD Challenge Looking for the Next 3D Printed CubeSat
Okay Makers, start your engines! You’ve got until June 22 to submit an entry to the CubeSat Challenge for Aerospace Engineers and Students through GrabCAD. The CubeSat is the name…
PrintTheBus Is Taking On the NASA CubeQuest Challenge with 3D Printed Satellite
Oh yeah, 3D printing really is rocket science. At least it is if you’re Nick Lamarre, a member of PrintTheBus, a group of space enthusiasts who are set on 3D…
Swedish Company RUAG is 3D Printing Satellite Components for Space
Space exploration and additive manufacturing go together like Oreos and milk. Over the last two years, we have seen an influx of companies within the aerospace industry begin adopting 3D…
