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ESA Gives Us a Glimpse of its Future Space Exploration Plans with a Cool New Video
The European Space Agency (ESA) has made incredible contributions to space exploration and space-based science. Last year, the agency launched…
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…
Using Bacteria to Build a Base on Mars
A researcher, whose work is supported by the ESA and NASA, has developed an idea for using bacteria to help…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 509: Fiction to Fact: 3D Printers
The technology of 3D printing is taking off. From tiny home-based 3D printers to larger manufacturing. And of course, 3D…
First 3D Tools Printed Aboard Space Station
The Additive Manufacturing Facility, or 3D printer, on-board the ISS has made its first tool.
NASA Invests In Radical Game-Changing Concepts For Exploration
As part of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, NASA recently announced 13 radical proposals for funding and development
Moonbase by 2022 For $10 Billion, Says NASA
According to a series of articles produced by NASA and industry specialists, a lunar base could be built in a…
Here’s The First 3-D Part Printed In Space. Where Will That Take Us Next?
Here's the 22nd-century version of breaking the surly bonds of Earth: NASA and private company Made In Space have just…