“This first print is the initial step toward providing an on-demand machine shop capability away from Earth,” said Niki Werkheiser, project manager for the International Space Station 3-D Printer at NASA. “The space station is the only laboratory where we can fully test this technology in space.”
The object was actually a small printhead faceplate with the engravings “Made In Space. NASA”. It will probably take some time before they start making significant objects in Space, however this event marks a big milestone towards a future where astronauts will be able to live in Space without having to rely on Earth for spare parts and even food.
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[Source: NASA]
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