New Relativity Space factory will host dozens of 3D printers for Terran rockets By Elizabeth Howell published 30 June 21 3D rocket-printing startup Relativity Space said it plans a "major expansion" of operations and manufacturing to boost production of its Terran rocket line.
Vega rocket's new 3D-printed thrust chamber passes critical hot-fire test (video) By Elizabeth Howell published 18 March 20 A successful firing test shows that Europe's lightweight Vega launcher is well on its way to cheaper and more efficient launches in 2025, officials say.
Relativity Space will 3D-print rockets at new autonomous factory in Long Beach, California By Mike Wall published 28 February 20 The company aims to revolutionize rocketry via 3D printing and intelligent automation.
Plastic Recycler Will Turn Space Station Trash into 3D Printing Stock By Mike Wall published 22 October 19 California-based company Made In Space is set to launch its Plastic Recycler toward the International Space Station next Saturday (Nov. 2) aboard Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus cargo spacecraft.
Relativity Space to Launch Satellite 'Tugs' on 3D-Printed Rocket By Doris Elin Urrutia published 20 September 19 Relativity Space, a company that builds and lofts 3D-printed rockets, will launch a half-dozen missions for the in-orbit shuttle service company Momentus beginning in 2021.
Archinaut, a Construction Robot for Space, Could Launch a Test Flight in 2022 By Mike Wall published 13 July 19 NASA has awarded California startup Made In Space $73.7 million to give the company's "Archinaut" spacecraft-assembly technology an orbital test.
Here's the Winner of NASA's 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Challenge By Elizabeth Howell published 10 May 19 New York-based design agency AI SpaceFactory took the top prize in a NASA competition to 3D print a habitat that could be used on the moon or Mars.
NASA Announces $100,000 Winners of Virtual 3D-Printed Mars Habitats By Elizabeth Howell published 6 April 19 NASA picked three teams to share a $100,000 award from a competition to make virtual Martian habitats.
European Researchers Baked Fake Moon Dust into Money and Screws By Rafi Letzter published 18 November 18 Why did the European Space Agency create a whole bunch of fake moon dust and use it to 3D print small screws, gears and even a fake coin?
These Organic-Inspired Planetary Landers Could Help NASA Reach Other Worlds By Leonard David published 14 November 18 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Autodesk, a software company, have engaged in a multiyear collaborative research project to investigate new approaches for building interplanetary landers.
How Do You Build on the Moon? Start with Lunar Dust By Doris Elin Urrutia published 27 August 18 To learn how to build with moon dust, researchers are turning to volcanic powder here on Earth.
Now You Can 3D-Print a NASA SOFIA Flying Telescope of Your Very Own! By Hanneke Weitering published 11 August 18 You can now 3D print your own miniature version of NASA's flying telescope, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA).
Made In Space's 'Archinaut' Could Build Big Power Systems for Small Satellites By Mike Wall published 1 August 18 Small satellites will soon pack an outsized power punch, if one company's plans come to fruition.
Rocket Startup Relativity Space Sees Big Future in Military Launches By Sandra Erwin published 7 July 18
Made In Space Wins NASA Contract for Next-Gen 'Vulcan' Manufacturing System By Mike Wall published 8 May 18
Made In Space Sets Guinness World Record for Longest 3D-Printed Piece By Mike Wall published 23 February 18 California-based Made In Space earned a Guinness World Record for "World's Longest 3D Printed Nonassembled Piece," company representatives announced Thursday (Feb. 22).
In-Space Manufacturing Is About to Get a Big Test By Mike Wall published 11 December 17 A small, privately built machine designed to make optical fiber is launching toward the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule tomorrow (Dec. 12).
Master Replicas Is Back with Limited-Edition 'Space Terrains' By Hanneke Weitering published 30 November 17 After a decade-long hiatus from making replicas of sci-fi movie props and other cool space-themed collectibles, Master Replicas is back in business with some stellar new products.
Spaceflight's Next Big Leap? SpaceX Cargo Mission Offers a Glimpse By Mike Wall published 20 November 17 If you want to make the case that spaceflight is about to take a giant leap, SpaceX's next cargo run to the International Space Station for NASA could be Exhibit A.
