NASA brings 3D printers to space

NASA chose the Made in Space company, USA to develop a 3D printer in space.

The goal of this project is to present the first 3D printer in space called Zero-G Experiment in 2014. It can 'produce' replacement equipment and parts on a space ship. vacuum environment. In addition, 3D printers can re-supply materials that are about to be used up in the journey.

3D printers in space will help travel become safer.(Photo:makerfairerome.eu)

Made in Space CEO Aaron Kemmer said: 'NASA 3D printing testing is a new step in 3D printing technology. The ability to print the necessary parts and tools with 3D printers will increase the stability and safety of the trip, and will reduce the cost of products'.

Made in Space hopes this 3D printer can create small satellites like CubeSats.

Tests of 3D printers in a zero gravity environment have been started since 2011, and continue this year. If it goes through this stage, it will be deployed to space stations.

As planned, the printer will be taken to the International Space Station in 2014 to check whether the data through past tests and now is accurate or not.