importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-03T20:57:17Z

Orbital Matter Successfully 3D-Prints Rigid Beam in Space Vacuum

#3d-printing #space-technology #startups #satellite #engineering

Orbital Matter 3D-printed a rigid beam in space vacuum using its satellite Replicator 2, marking the first free-flying spacecraft demonstration of in-orbit structural fabrication. The technology enables larger spacecraft structures for power generation and heat dissipation, with plans for 100-meter booms and 5 kW solar arrays by 2028.

An in-space construction first could be an enabler for the space data centers of the future.

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