NASA
Develops and validates in-space additive manufacturing systems for on-demand production of tools, spare parts, and structural components in microgravity, reducing launch mass and enabling long-duration space missions.
- CEO / Founder
- Jared Isaacman
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.19 trillion
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF) for ISS; 3D Printing in Zero-G technology demonstrator; GRX-810 oxide dispersion strengthened alloy; Regolith-polymer 3D printing for lunar construction; In-space recycling systems
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: First to demonstrate successful 3D printing in microgravity (2014); validated on-demand manufacturing model with 5-hour tool production; DEFENSIBLE through NASA patents and exclusive space access.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables astronauts to produce critical tools in under 5 hours via CAD file transmission, reducing spare parts launch mass by up to 30% and eliminating months-long resupply wait times for deep-space missions.
How They Differentiate
NASA has actual microgravity printing operational experience (since 2014) vs. Made In Space's Earth-based systems; 5-hour on-demand production validated on ISS vs. competitors' theoretical capabilities; GRX-810 alloy offers 2,000°F temperature resistance unmatched by commercial alternatives.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
International Space Station astronauts, Artemis lunar mission crews, future Mars exploration teams, commercial space partners
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space Exploration; Research & Development
Competitors
Made In Space; Relativity Space; ICON
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Validated on-demand 3D printing reduces tool production time to under 5 hours; GRX-810 alloy enables 2,000°F operation for rocket components; ISS manufacturing has operated since 2014 with multiple successful demonstrations.
Major Milestones
2014: First 3D printer launched to ISS; 2015: Validated on-demand tool printing in microgravity; 2023: GRX-810 alloy developed for extreme temperatures; 2024: Artemis II launched with 3D printed components; 2025: Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA Administrator
Notable Customers
International Space Station; Artemis Program; Commercial space partners (SpaceX, Blue Origin, Sierra Space)