NASA launched a new 3D printer into space
Made In Space developed and successfully tested a 3D printer capable of printing in vacuum under low gravity conditions. According to the company, now 3D printing will be possible not only on board the International Space Station, but also in open space. The launch of the new printer on the ISS took place yesterday (March 22) at 23:05.
Zero-Gravity 3D printer
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The new high-tech 3D printer, known as The Zero-Gravity, will be the first step in space manufacturing in the Universe.
The launch of the Cygnus spacecraft, which will deliver the printer to the International Space Station (ISS), took place at the beginning of the twelfth night. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station became the starting point and the beginning of the mission of the ship.
NASA has upgraded this model of 3D printer in comparison with the previous ones. For example, the new version can use approximately 30 different materials to create ready-made 3D shapes in space. But initially Cygnus will deliver only three types of plastic for printing.
Having a 3D printer is an effective solution that will be a significant improvement in the conditions of stay on the ISS. Now astronauts will be able to independently print the necessary tools, things and other items. Given that before we had to wait for the "delivery" of the necessary objects from the Earth.
NASA and the US National Laboratory will be able to send digital files with the necessary instructions and settings to the "space" printer so that astronauts have the opportunity to receive any tools they need - be it a technical key, patch, satellite, or anything else. something unusual, completely new.
From the words of Spencer Pitman, heads of product development strategies for Made In Space:
Of course, the key words here are “zero” and “gravity”. With a complete set of production equipment on the ISS, it will be much easier for Earth researchers and scientists to test products in total microgravity.
Zero-Gravity 3D printer
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The new high-tech 3D printer, known as The Zero-Gravity, will be the first step in space manufacturing in the Universe.
The launch of the Cygnus spacecraft, which will deliver the printer to the International Space Station (ISS), took place at the beginning of the twelfth night. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station became the starting point and the beginning of the mission of the ship.
NASA has upgraded this model of 3D printer in comparison with the previous ones. For example, the new version can use approximately 30 different materials to create ready-made 3D shapes in space. But initially Cygnus will deliver only three types of plastic for printing.
Having a 3D printer is an effective solution that will be a significant improvement in the conditions of stay on the ISS. Now astronauts will be able to independently print the necessary tools, things and other items. Given that before we had to wait for the "delivery" of the necessary objects from the Earth.
NASA and the US National Laboratory will be able to send digital files with the necessary instructions and settings to the "space" printer so that astronauts have the opportunity to receive any tools they need - be it a technical key, patch, satellite, or anything else. something unusual, completely new.
From the words of Spencer Pitman, heads of product development strategies for Made In Space:
In addition, with the on-board printer, it will be possible to build something that used to be rather difficult to transport for various reasons. For example, an antenna the size of a football field, which will provide broadband Internet to the world.
Of course, the key words here are “zero” and “gravity”. With a complete set of production equipment on the ISS, it will be much easier for Earth researchers and scientists to test products in total microgravity.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/368887/
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