In-space manufacturing has the potential to reduce logistics and enhance crew safety on long duration, long endurance missions. This presentation provides an overview of plans for NASA’s in-space manufacturing (ISM) project through 2024. Areas of focus include: 1) on-demand manufacturing of metals, polymers, and electronics, and 2) recycling and reuse. The presentation will highlight current work and technical challenges. Manufacturing technologies will be demonstrated on ISS and transitioned for use on lunar surface missions or other persistent orbital platforms. The work of the ISM project will be key to realizing the goals of sustainable exploration and decreasing dependence on frequent resupply missions.
In-Space Manufacturing Systems Development: Using the International Space Station (ISS) as a Testbed for Manufacturing on the Lunar Surface and Mars
International Space Station Research and Development Conference ; 2020 ; Seattle, WA, US
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