Satellite and Space Communication Technology

Future of 3D printing in space

3D printing is very useful for aerospace applications on many aspects. Indeed, it could become a major asset for space travels in the future. In aerospace many applications, challenges, innovations related to 3D printing are tuning pace at a higher rate. Step by step, researchers are looking for different applications to this cutting-edge technology in space whereas additive manufacturing is challenging and requires new technologies and resistant materials. With the two different axes of applications arises variant benefits i.e. 3D printing inside of the station and 3D printing outside of the station. Inside it will play role significantly in their daily life in orbits during space exploration, example- when something is broken, and they need to replace a part, it can be long and expensive to send them what they need so they can simply 3D Print it. It is the same thing if a tool is missing. It would be so much easier and time-saving if they could just 3D print their screwdriver when they need it! Regarding the additive technology outside of the station, a 3D printer working in orbit would allow to come up with or create satellite structures. These machines could be integrated inside Nano satellites. Nano satellites could allow to 3D print structures directly in space as well.