Bootstrapping a Solar System Civilization, OSTP “There’s interest outside government as well, with various private companies that see a potential business in mining of asteroids and celestial objects for use […]
3D-Printing
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Popular Press Exaggerates 3D-Printing Technology Says NRC Report
National Research Council Report Says It’s Too Soon for 3-D Printing to Significantly Enhance Space Operations, SpaceRef Business “A National Research Council report, 3D Printing in Space, says it’s too […]
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NASA Green Lights 3D Printer for ISS
Made In Space 3D Printer Gets Green Light from NASA for Launch, SpaceRef “After passing the last NASA test, Made In Space will see its 3D printer launched to the […]
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Saving Money with 3D Printing
Hot-Fire Tests Show 3-D Printed Rocket Parts Rival Traditionally Manufactured Parts, NASA “What can survive blazing temperatures of almost 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit without melting? What did not break apart at […]
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Planetary Resources Gets Investment from 3D Printing Heavyweight
3D Systems and Planetary Resources Announce Investment and Collaboration, SpaceRef Business “3D Systems and Planetary Resources, Inc. today announced that 3D Systems has joined Planetary Resources’ core group of investors […]
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Hot-Fire Test Includes First Ever 3-D Printed Part
Hot-Fire Tests Steering the Future of NASA’S Space Launch System Engines, NASA “Engineers developing NASA’s next-generation rocket closed one chapter of testing with the completion of a J-2X engine test […]