Orbital Matter
A company focused on in-space manufacturing technology, working on 3D printing in vacuum and microgravity environments to support the in-orbit construction of large space structures.
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Orbital Matter announced that it successfully 3D-printed the first rigid beam structure in the vacuum of space.
The rigid beam printing was described as "a first in space construction."
The printing achievement is regarded as a key enabling technology for future space data centers.
Currently, public information only confirms the fact of "the first printing of a rigid beam" and does not disclose the material system, printing speed, structure dimensions or mechanical test data.
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The rigid beam printing was described as "a first in space construction."
50%UnverifiedThe printing achievement is regarded as a key enabling technology for future space data centers.
50%UnverifiedCurrently, public information only confirms the fact of "the first printing of a rigid beam" and does not disclose the material system, printing speed, structure dimensions or mechanical test data.
50%UnverifiedOrbital Matter announced that it successfully 3D-printed the first rigid beam structure in the vacuum of space.
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