In the world of Lost in Space, 3D printing is simply a part of life ... somebody goes down below, queues up the file from the ship’s library of 3D models, and goes on about their business.

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is regularly used on the ground to quickly produce a variety of devices. Adapting this process for space could let crew members create tools and ...

SpaceX’s SuperDraco 3D Printed Engine So it’s no wonder that key “New Space” players like SpaceX and Blue Origin make use of 3D printed components in their vehicles. Even NASA has been ...

All of these resources are free to download and use. Of the more than 350 models, 123 are 3D printing files. 3D printable models include the Moon and Mars landing sites, asteroids (such as Bennu and ...

In a few years from now, space stations could work like factories — thanks to advancements in 3D print technology. With these printers, anything needed in orbit could be 3D printed on the spot.