GigaomWe did it! We 3D printed in space
Stuck in space without a part you desperately need? That’s not such a big deal anymore, thanks to a 3D printer that arrived at the International Space Station last month. 3D… Read more »
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Stuck in space without a part you desperately need? That’s not such a big deal anymore, thanks to a 3D printer that arrived at the International Space Station last month. 3D… Read more »
An astronaut installed Made in Space’s printer this morning. It will print a series of test parts before being replaced by a permanent machine next year. Read more »
A 3D printer could save astronauts in an emergency by providing access to a specialized tool they never thought they would need. Made in Space will use what it learns from… Read more »
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The funding adds to the $245.5 million the company has already raised. SpaceX is on the verge of trying out a reusable rocket that could dramatically lower its launch costs. Read more »
University of Maryland researchers used a laser to create tubes of air that resemble fiber optic cables, negating the need for laying traditional infrastructure. They are working on increasing the range… Read more »
Made In Space’s printer passed its final NASA test ahead of schedule, allowing its launch date to be moved up from November. The machine will print 21 test parts once it… Read more »
A 22 MB video transferred in 3.5 seconds, compared to the more than 10 minutes it takes with traditional equipment. Read more »
The spaceship incorporates improved thrusters that would allow astronauts to separate from the bulk of the craft in an emergency. They also allow the craft to land on Earth or other… Read more »
Mice live roughly up to two years. Send them to the International Space Station for 6 months, and you can potentially tell the effects space has on a mammal over a… Read more »