In-Situ Resources, 3D Printing Seen Enabling Deep-Space Exploration

Astronaut Butch Wilmore holding the first tool manufacturing on-orbit.
Credit: NASA
HOUSTON—Here is an illuminating set of numbers when it comes to sustaining even a small crew of humans in Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Serving as home for up to seven astronauts and cosmonauts, the ISS is provisioned with about 28,600 lb. of spare parts. Another 39,600...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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