That's been roughly the plan, or a plan, since 1980, if this NASA study is to be believed.
On Jun 10, 2013 7:57 PM, "Hol Gaskill" <
hol@gaskill.com> wrote:
makes alot more sense than pulling barstock around! glad to see we're moving forward on this with an ISS demo - i think the second prospective space mining company DSI pins their whole business model on 3D printing the parts close to the ore.
Jun 1, 2013 11:53:14 AM, steveberl@gmail.com wrote:
3-D Printers in Space. Cool.
>-steve
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>From:
>NASA News Services nasa_subscriptions@service.govdelivery.com>
>
Date: Fri, May 31, 2013 at 9:21 PM
>Subject: Another American High Frontier First: 3-D Manufacturing in Space
>
>
>
You are subscribed to Space Station News for NASA. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Another American High Frontier First: 3-D Manufacturing in Space
05/31/2013 12:00 AM EDT
>
In preparation for a future where parts and tools can be printed on demand in space, NASA and Made in Space Inc. of Mountain View, Calif., have joined to launch equipment for the first 3-D microgravity printing experiment to the International Space Station.
This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscriptions. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate notices.
Questions? Contact Us
STAY CONNECTED:
SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:
>Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help
This message has been sent by NASA Headquarters · Washington, DC 20546
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>sudo-discuss mailing list
>sudo-discuss@lists.sudoroom.org
>http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss
>
_______________________________________________
sudo-discuss mailing list
sudo-discuss@lists.sudoroom.org
http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss