The world’s first zero-gravity 3D printer on the International Space Station (ISS) has created the first object made using additive manufacturing, paving the way for future long-term space expeditions. “This first print is the initial step towards providing an on-demand machine shop capability away from Earth,” said Niki Werkheiser, projectContinue Reading

SpaceX a space capsule has returned to Earth, ending the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).The capsule was sent by the California-based company SpaceX, the first of 12 missions it will perform for US space agency Nasa. The Dragon capsule is the first space stationContinue Reading

The International Space Station (ISS) is an internationally developed research facility that is being assembled in low Earth orbit. On-orbit construction of the station began in 1998 and is scheduled for completion by late 2011. The station is expected to remain in operation until at least 2015, and likely 2020.Continue Reading

The International Space Station (ISS) is a research facility developed internationally are currently located in low Earth orbit. On-orbit construction of the station began in 1998 and is scheduled for completion in 2011, with operations continuing until at least until 2015. just like the moon, the station can be seenContinue Reading