Overview

• ESA's metal 3D printer successfully produced the first metal part in microgravity conditions.
• The technology was developed in collaboration with Airbus and installed on the ISS by astronaut Andreas Mogensen.
• Four metal parts will be printed and returned to Earth for analysis at various ESA facilities.
• This advancement supports the creation of spare parts and tools on demand, crucial for deep space missions.
• Future developments may include recycling space debris for manufacturing purposes.