3d-printing

Space medicine breakthrough? Kidney and liver tissue bioprinted off Earth for 1st time ever

By Julian Dossett Published 12 July 26

California-based company Auxilium Biotechnologies just produced kidney and liver tissue in space for the first time, using a method called bioprinting,

Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech

By Chelsea Gohd Published 1 May 26

Scientists have developed a new material that could shield humans and critical technology from harmful radiation.

How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation

By Jessica Rendall Published 12 December 25

Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

Scientists 3D printed muscle tissue in microgravity. The goal is to make human organs from scratch

By Jessica Rendall Published 10 November 25

Scientists just 3D printed human muscle tissue in microgravity conditions. The ultimate goal is to make organs in space.

3D-print a realistic supernova remnant with NASA's new models of Chandra X-ray images

By Victoria Corless Published 7 May 25

New 3D-printable models of Chandra X-ray Observatory images will allow you to hold a star in your hands and touch a supernova remnant.

China to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar dirt in 2028 to pave way for future base (video)

By Andrew Jones Published 10 April 25

China is getting ready to 3D-print bricks on the moon using lunar soil, in what could be a huge step toward building a base on the lunar surface.

3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars

By Julian Dossett Published 18 February 25

Technology we already use everyday might be the future of space radiation shielding.

Adorable 3D-printed rovers learn to find blue ball in Mars-like environment

By Samantha Mathewson Published 8 November 24

University students tested 3D-printed rovers designed to emulate Europe's Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover that is slated to launch to the Martian surface by 2028.

3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity

By Victoria Corless Published 10 July 24

SpaceCAL is a 3D printer that can create objects in microgravity conditions; a recent test of the device was successful.

India makes breakthrough by test-firing new 3D-printed rocket engine (photo)

By Andrew Jones Published 16 May 24

India recently performed a successful hot-fire test of a rocket engine that was built using 3D printing technology, a breakthrough that could boost the nation's spaceflight prospects.