Named Charlotte, this robot was developed by the Australian companies Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology. Its purpose is to deliver low-cost, low-carbon housing capabilities here on Earth.

NASA is offering $1.1 million in prize money in Phase 2 of the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge for new ways to build houses where future space explorers can live and work. The three-part competition asks ...

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 takes a giant leap toward more flexible long-term missions with the successful test of a 3D printer on the ISS. Future astronauts may be able to simply print replacement parts on-demand. Share on ...

In this video, we explore the significance of NASA's new 3D printed rocket engine, which is 20-30% more efficient than existing models. Utilizing additive manufacturing techniques like 3D printing, ...

In the fall of 2023, NASA hot fire tested an aluminum 3D printed rocket engine nozzle. Aluminum is not typically used for 3D printing because the process causes it to crack, and its low melting point ...

The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is intended to give NASA and prospective astronauts an idea of what it will be like to live on the surface of Mars. Our team tests, rates, ...

The four-person volunteer crew of a NASA mission to simulate a Mars environment have emerged after more than a year in isolation. Ross Brockwell, Anca Selariu, Nathan Jones, and Kelly Haston became ...