The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

IM-1 Moon Landing Made Possible by EBAM-Printed Part

Sciaky Engine Component Was Included in the IM-1 Lander Engine in February

Tom Patton's avatar
Tom Patton
Jun 17, 2024
∙ Paid

A critical part for Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission to the Moon was manufactured using an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) system by Sciaky.

The part, printed with an expensive, difficult to deposit refractory alloy, took only sixteen hours to complete. The part itself is the upper section of the main engine nozzle, which provides the main s…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Mike Turner.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Ex Terra Media, LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture