NASA recently built and tested an additively-manufactured – or 3D printed – rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum, making it lighter than conventional nozzles and setting the course for deep space flights that can carry more payloads.
“Projects like this mature additive manufacturing along with advanced materials, and will help …
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to The Journal of Space Commerce to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.