2016 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Research and Technology Report - PDF + images
Some picks from the most recent technology report from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. This is NASA's largest research center.
Full report: 2016 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Research and Technology Report
Much of this report focuses on 3D printing, extraterrestrial mining and manufacturing, and of course NASA's new darling: Friction Stir Welding.
Structural Origami Array (SOAR)
A method for folding solar arrays so that they take up less volume and surface area in a small spacecraft.
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Reminds me of this folding gate GIF:
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Ionic Liquids for Asteroid Mining
Interesting approach for metal extraction from asteroids.
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3D Recycler
One of many experiments in this report focused on 3D printing tech (NASA refers to it, admittedly more accurately, as "additive manufacturing").
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Abrasive Water Jet Milling
A manufacturing process used to form complex coolant channels within various rocket and heating systems.
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In-Space Manufacturing Project
Part of a broader initiative to prepare for long-duration missions by developing in-space technology for manufacturing parts.
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3D Printing of Electronic Devices
Combining ink-based printing and laser melting technology to print parts with embedded electronic components.
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Full report: 2016 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Research and Technology Report
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...3368#post98869
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...s-wiring-63020
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2755#post97064
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2502#post96471
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...pacewalk-51059
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...on-tools-58884
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...-orbiter-61787
