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Two Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Projects to Launch to the ISS in January 2024
Once again, the International Space Station (ISS) is set to receive 3D printed experiments on its upcoming resupply mission, an indication of the growing role of this technology in space…
Daring AM: NASA’s Partnerships, STEM Boost, and Upcoming ISS Cargo Launch
In the current landscape 2023, it’s evident that, despite challenges, NASA remains on course. The promise and potential of space technology were evident in 2022, which marked a record year…
Daring AM: NASA’s Collaborations Empower Young Minds and Expand Frontiers
In the fascinating world of space exploration, a series of exciting updates have emerged from NASA. As usual, the space agency has been busy fostering advancements in commercial space capabilities,…
Northrop Grumman Brings Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to the Hypersonics Arms Race
The U.S. is in the midst of a hypersonics arms race. Craft traveling five times or more the speed of sound in a guided way could change warfare. In a…
NASA’s First Artemis Lunar Mission Blasts off with 3D Printed Parts
Deploying four solar arrays spanning about 63 feet, NASA’s Orion spacecraft is on a path to the Moon after the Artemis I rocket blasted off on its test flight with…
12 Companies Launched by Space 3D Printing Under New NASA Contract
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide commercial launch services for the agency’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions, with contracts totaling $300 million. The list includes big-league…
Redwire ISS Experiment Targets In-Space 3D Printing with Lunar Regolith
Space manufacturer Redwire will send new hardware to the International Space Station (ISS) to demonstrate 3D printing with lunar regolith simulant in microgravity. This milestone could be a major leap…
3Degrees to Develop 3D Printing Materials Database for America Makes
3Degrees is a 3D printing consultancy that enables businesses to adopt the technology by applying its industry insights and materials expertise. With its TRACEam Process streamlining project management and documentation…
US Air Force 3D Prints Part for $2.2 Billion Stealth Bomber
The mission of the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s B-2 Program Office is to ensure the B-2 Spirit bomber jets stay relevant and in-flight through the early 2030s…
NASA and Made In Space are Building a Multi-Armed 3D Printing Space Robot Named Archinaut
California’s space technology company Made In Space, currently preparing their second zero gravity 3D printer called the Additive Manufacturing Facility for the International Space Station, will be playing a key…
3D Printed Assistive Technology Gets Boost from UC Berkeley Designathon
If you haven’t heard the phrase “assistive technology,” it’s a term referring to any technology-driven devices designed to assist people facing mental or physical challenges. In our swirling world of 3D…
