iss071e522123
iss071e522123 (8/21/2024) --- A metal specimen 3D printed in space for ESA’s Metal 3D Printer investigation. Researchers successfully produced the first metal parts printed in space and found their quality in line with expectations and now plan to print additional specimens in space. Resupply becomes challenging as mission duration and distance from Earth increase, and 3D printing could provide a way to make parts for repairs and dedicated tools on demand, increasing mission autonomy.
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August 21, 2024
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