ESA-Backed Company Achieves First 3D Printing in Open Space

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Published: 2026-11-11
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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Polish company Orbital Matter, supported by ESA, successfully 3D-printed a 30-cm boom in open space using their Replicator 2 satellite. This pioneering achievement demonstrates in-space manufacturing capabilities with low-energy liquid photopolymer technology. It marks a significant step towards autonomous construction and maintenance of infrastructure beyond Earth.

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