3D printing
New Simulation Will Help Future Missions Collect Moon Dust
In this decade and the next, multiple space agencies will send crewed missions to the Moon for the first time…
Metal Part 3D Printed in Space for the First Time
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has had a profound impact on the way we do business. There is…
Fly Through the Pillars of Creation in this New Visualisation Made from Webb and Hubble Data
I remember April 1995 very well. It was the month that the stunning and iconic image that has been called…
Metal is 3D Printed on the Space Station
I have always wanted a 3D printer but never quite found a good enough reason to get one. Seeing that…
NASA Tests a 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Nozzle
NASA recently test fired an engine that uses 3D-printed aluminum rocket nozzles, which could be a game changer for space…
This Moon Rover Wheel Could be 3D Printed on the Moon
When you think about sending missions to the Moon, every single gram counts on launch day. Therefore, it makes sense…
Future Astronauts Might be Able to 3D Print Their own Spacesuits and Parts as Needed
One of the best motivators to solve a problem is to experience it yourself. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar happened to have…
Astronaut Blood and Urine Could Help Build Structures on the Moon
Thinking outside the box has always been a strong suit of space exploration. Whether taking a picture of the Earth…
Astronomers Create 3D Printed Nebulae
Visualizations can inspire creative new ways of thinking about an object. But holding that visualization in your hand adds a…
NASA Sends a 3D Printer for Lunar Regolith and More to the ISS
One of the reasons the ISS is still alive and kicking is that it offers a unique environment for testing…