NASA's Orion spacecraft will include 3D-printed parts

NASA's Orion spacecraft will include 3D-printed parts

6 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/news/nasas-orion-spacecraft-will-include-3d-printed-parts-from-stratasys-lockheed-martin-and-padt/

This 3D-printed docking hatch cover for NASA's Orion spacecraft is made of an advanced thermoplastic.

Stratasys, Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies (PADT) and Lockheed Martin said Tuesday that they're teaming up to manufacture and deploy 3D-printed parts for NASA's Orion spacecraft, which is set to embark on both manned and unmanned missions within the next few years.