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Made in Space 3D PrinterWhen something breaks in space, ordering a replacement part can be an astronomical inconvenience. Yet, what if astronauts could simply produce the components they needed on demand? NASA is currently testing a new breed of 3D printers that can create pieces of equipment in low parabolic flights on Earth - and they hope to one day send the technology to Mars....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/nasa-testing-space-based-3d-printers-to-create-tools-on-trips-to-mars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Made in Space 3D PrinterWhen something breaks in space, ordering a replacement part can be an astronomical inconvenience. Yet, what if astronauts could simply produce the components they needed on demand? NASA is currently testing a new breed of 3D printers that can create pieces of equipment in low parabolic flights on Earth - and they hope to one day send the technology to Mars....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/nasa-testing-space-based-3d-printers-to-create-tools-on-trips-to-mars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Apollo 8 EarthriseWhen something breaks in space, ordering a replacement part can be an astronomical inconvenience. Yet, what if astronauts could simply produce the components they needed on demand? NASA is currently testing a new breed of 3D printers that can create pieces of equipment in low parabolic flights on Earth - and they hope to one day send the technology to Mars....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/nasa-testing-space-based-3d-printers-to-create-tools-on-trips-to-mars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
NASA logoWhen something breaks in space, ordering a replacement part can be an astronomical inconvenience. Yet, what if astronauts could simply produce the components they needed on demand? NASA is currently testing a new breed of 3D printers that can create pieces of equipment in low parabolic flights on Earth - and they hope to one day send the technology to Mars....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/nasa-testing-space-based-3d-printers-to-create-tools-on-trips-to-mars/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
