3D Printing: Saving Weight and Space at Launch - NASA
Mar 21, 2025 · Research on the International Space Station is helping to develop the capability to address multiple needs using 3D printing. NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal …
Space factory: German firm to test 3D-printing solar panels in …
5 days ago · Space factory: German firm to test 3D-printing solar panels in orbit by 2027 The mission will demonstrate a 2kW solar array manufactured in space, specifically designed to …
How 3D Printing in Space Could Enable Long-Term Space Missions
Feb 15, 2025 · Incorporating 3D printing into space travel represents a significant shift in how humanity approaches deep-space exploration. By minimizing dependency on Earth-based …
The world’s first metal 3D printer for space is on its way ... - Airbus
The first metal 3D printer for space, developed by Airbus* for the European Space Agency (ESA), will soon be tested aboard the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS). It …
3D printing in space: from mechanical structures to living tissues
Feb 12, 2024 · 3D printing stands at the forefront of transforming space exploration, offering unprecedented on-demand and rapid manufacturing capabilities. It adeptly addresses …
NASA’s SpaceX-33 Mission Brings 3D Printing Technologies to Space
Sep 3, 2025 · In late August, NASA and SpaceX launched the 33rd commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, carried out with the reliable Dragon …
Dcubed Will 3D Print Giant Solar Arrays Right in Orbit
5 days ago · Launching heavy solar arrays is costly. Dcubed's ARAQYS system 3D prints rigid solar panels directly in orbit, slashing mission costs and enabling massive power generation.
NASA’s 3D-printed rocket engine could reset launch economics
NASA’s latest generation of 3D printed rocket engines is not just a materials experiment, it is a direct assault on the cost structure that has defined spaceflight for decades. By combining ...
3D printing in space passes industry testing milestone for …
Aug 1, 2025 · Recently, tests were carried out on the International Space Station (ISS) which saw astronauts on the ISS 3D print objects in micro-gravity. This uses low-temperature plastics …
Building breath, layer by layer: 3D printing with living lung cells in ...
Nov 24, 2025 · Health & Environment Science & Tech Building breath, layer by layer: 3D printing with living lung cells in extreme environments Texas A&M researchers are studying how …