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NASA has validated the on-demand 3D printing model for space operations, signaling a systemic shift from physical resupply to digital logistics.
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NASA has validated the on-demand 3D printing model for space operations, signaling a systemic shift from physical resupply to digital logistics.

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NASA has validated the on-demand 3D printing model for space operations, signaling a systemic shift from physical resupply to digital logistics. By transmitting CAD files to the ISS, astronauts now produce critical tools in under 5 hours, bypassing the 12-month wait for cargo missions. This capability is projected to reduce the launch mass of spare parts for Artemis missions by 90 percent. Localized manufacturing turns spacecraft into self-sustaining units, which is vital for Mars. 🚀🛰️🛠️ #3DPrinting #SpaceTech #NASA #AM #Artemis

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