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Post by Kaere Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:28 pm

Okay soooo... cool! Hope is that they can print parts for repairs in situ, eliminating the need for payload trips, etc.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/spacex-launches-first-3-d-printer-and-supplies-to-space-station-1.2016428

This is interesting too, about using a 3D printed part already Smile

http://www.spacex.com/news/2014/07/31/spacex-launches-3d-printed-part-space-creates-printed-engine-chamber-crewed
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Post by Agartha Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:56 am

Excellent!!...... I really wish I could spend a week in space....
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Post by Kaere Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:52 am

I'd wave at you from the safety of the ground, Aggie Very Happy
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Post by Agartha Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:54 am

Kaere wrote:I'd wave at you from the safety of the ground, Aggie Very Happy

hahaha feeling brave today, K ???
LOL
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Post by Stirky Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:02 am

I saw a 3d printer in action a couple of weeks ago for the first time, amazing things!
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Post by Rockhopper Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:09 pm

Agartha wrote:Excellent!!...... I really wish I could spend a week in space....

A few years ago I would have too Ags but I'm way too young now!

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Post by Agartha Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:52 pm

Rockhopper wrote:
A few years ago I would have too Ags but I'm way too young now!

Tim.

hahaha never too young, Tim!!!
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