In a groundbreaking advancement for space exploration, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully 3D-printed a metal part in space for the first time. This achievement marks a major milestone in the development of in-orbit manufacturing capabilities, essential for supporting long-duration and long-distance space missions. By enabling astronauts to create metal components on demand, this new technology has the potential to revolutionize how space missions are equipped and sustained, especially as humanity sets its sights on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The Challeng…
