World’s first 3D printed satellite released in Space

World’s first 3D printed satellite

Spacewalking cosmonauts have set free the world’s first satellites made almost entirely with a 3D printer.

The Russian cosmonauts deployed a total of five 'nano-satellites' into space. One by one, the tiny objects tumbled safely away from the International Space Station.

They contain regular electronics, as well as greetings to Earth in a variety of languages. The nano-satellites are between 30 to 60 centimeters in size and vary in shape. They're expected to orbit our planet for five to six months.


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