How 3D Printing Will 'Rock the World' — and Space By Jesse Emspak published 10 June 16 John Hornick, author of "3D Printing Will Rock the World," said 3D printing will fundamentally alter the way people manufacture things, and that includes working in space.
First Retailer in Orbit: Lowe's and Made In Space Send 3D Printer to Station By Robert Z. Pearlman published 22 March 16 The home-improvement store Lowe's and Made In Space, the company behind the world's first zero-G 3D printer, are launching a manufacturing facility on the International Space Station.
Robot-Built Landing Pad Could Pave the Way for Construction on Mars By Amy Thompson published 17 March 16
NASA, Made in Space Think Big with Archinaut, a Robotic 3D-Printing Demo By Debra Werner published 26 February 16 Within five years, companies could begin in-orbit manufacturing and assembly of communications satellite reflectors or other large structures, according to Made in Space.
Asteroid-Mining Company 3D-Prints Object from Space Rock Metals By Mike Wall published 8 January 16 Planetary Resources, which aims to extract water and other useful materials from asteroids, has 3D-printed an object using metals from a space rock.
Air Force Funds 3D-Printing Study for Rocket Engines By Mike Gruss published 1 December 15 The U.S. Air Force awarded Johns Hopkins University $545,00 to study additive manufacturing techniques to make cooling chambers for liquid rocket engines.
'1st Hardware Store in Space': Commercial 3D Printer Launching in 2016 By Mike Wall published 29 October 15
NASA Picks Winners for 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Design Contest By Susanna Speier published 19 October 15
3D-Printed Bubble House Made for Mars By Tracy Staeder published 16 September 15 French designers propose an innovative shelter for Mars.
Students Aim for Space with 3D-Printed Rocket Engine By Rod Pyle published 2 July 15 A group of university engineering students have created — and successfully test-fired — a 3D-printed rocket engine. The students aim to eventually launch tiny satellites to space.
Made In Space Launches 'Space-Grade' 3D Printing Material for Sale By Robert Z. Pearlman published 16 April 15
Best Space Stories of the Week – April 12, 2015 By Calla Cofield published 12 April 15 A total lunar eclipse wowed skywatchers and two private spaceflight companies tackled big challenges. These, and more, are Space.com's picks for the best space stories for the week of April 12.
1st Parts from 3D Printer in Space About to Get a Close-Up (Video) By Mike Wall published 8 April 15 On Monday (April 6), NASA engineers took their first looks at the parts cranked out by the International Space Station's 3D printer.
Incredible Technology: Spiderlike Robots Could Build Giant Space Structures By Mike Wall published 6 April 15 A company called Tethers Unlimited is developing an in-space manufacturing system called "SpiderFab," which would use arachnidlike robots to put together large objects in orbit or beyond.
3D Printing Puts Giant Star System in Palm of Your Hand By Nola Taylor Tillman published 24 February 15
