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June 26, 2017

The New Gold Rush: 3D Printing in Micro-G

Until a year ago, commercially printing objects in space was the stuff of science fiction. Not anymore. At any given time onboard the ISS…

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June 16, 2016

Bringing Motion to Life: Materials Science Research in Space

Our hands perform dozens, if not hundreds, of tasks for us every day. They wave hello and goodbye. They open jars, doors, and soda…

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December 11, 1018

Exotic Glass Fibers From Space: The Race to Manufacture ZBLAN

Optical fibers are the thread that connects our modern digital world. Smaller in diameter than a human hair, these fibers can transmit light pulses…

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