An advanced, spider-like robot is set to tackle construction challenges in Australia and potentially assist in building on the Moon in the future. Named Charlotte, this robot was developed by the ...

NASA plans to build a 'moon village' at the lunar south pole. The settlement will be powered by a mini nuclear reactor for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

From Austin to Marfa, ICON and HiveASMBLD show how 3D-printed homes cut costs, speed builds and boost sustainability across ...

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, ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has been getting a lot of attention over the years, with its use in construction a recurring theme. Generally this brings to mind massive 3D printers that are carted to ...