Jan 4, 2023
MIT’s new in-space manufacturing method requires only a silicone skin and resin
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: futurism, space
It’s all part of an in-space manufacturing initiative that could drastically reduce costs for future space missions.
A new experiment does away with one of the biggest hindrances manufacturers face here on Earth — Gravity.
MIT scientists are collaborating with NASA to build test parts in space as part of a research program aimed at unleashing the full potential of microgravity manufacturing.