"ESA Sends First Metal 3D Printer to ISS for Space Testing"
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the first metal 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Cygnus NG-20 resupply mission. The printer, developed by Airbus Defence and Space SAS, will be used to print stainless-steel parts in orbit, paving the way for in-space manufacturing and assembly. The printer will be controlled from Earth and will undergo testing to compare the printing process in space to that on Earth. This technology demonstration aims to prove the potential of metal 3D printing in space and support future exploration activities, contributing to more sustainable space activities and a circular space economy.
Topics:science#3d-printing#esa#international-space-station#metal-printing#science-and-exploration#space-exploration
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