Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space
Orbital Matter accomplished a significant in-space construction milestone by successfully 3D printing a rigid structural beam in the vacuum environment of space. This achievement represents an important step toward enabling future space-based data centers and other infrastructure projects that require construction capabilities beyond Earth.
Key points
- Orbital Matter 3D printed first rigid beam in space
- Achievement demonstrates in-space construction capability
- Could enable development of space data centers
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