in-orbit manufacturing

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Looks to the Next Frontier for AM: Space

Every kilogram sent into space comes at a cost. So engineers have spent decades finding ways to make spacecraft lighter. The next frontier will be producing some of the parts…

UK Space Shake-Up: What the UKSA Reform Means for 3D Printing in Space

The UK government has announced that the UK Space Agency (UKSA) will be absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by April 2026. The decision is framed…