3D printing isn’t only about creating trinkets and toys — it can also help send humans into space. In a watershed move, NASA has successfully tested a rocket part created via 3D printer, a move that ...

In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather ...

NASA's new project provides unique 3D "experiences" on Instagram, using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes to offer augmented reality (AR) simulations. It enables users to ...

Ross Elder will lead a year-long mission in Houston, which will test him and his team in Martian-like conditions.

NASA's recent investment in the 3D-printable superalloy GRX-810, under its Technology Transfer Program, aims to bolster the US economy by introducing advanced materials into commercial aerospace ...

Advances in 3D printing have been slow to replace traditional manufacturing, but NASA is looking toward the technology as a way to fabricate parts for rockets. It's already experimented with rocket ...

An ambitious NASA mission to map the sky in 3D using a space-based observatory now has a target launch date of late February 2025. Using the sky map, SPHEREx has three scientific goals to achieve.

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Using NASA data, a team at the Space Telescope Science Institute created a 3D tour of the Pillars of Creation. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI It's hard to pick a favorite view of space, but many ...

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TL;DR: NASA's SPHEREx space observatory has completed calibration and begun a two-year mission to map the entire night sky in 3D, capturing over 3,600 images daily. This comprehensive survey aims to ...

In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather ...