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NASA Tests 3D Printed Rocket Nozzle

Paves the Way for Deep Space Missions

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Tom Patton
Oct 23, 2023
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3D Printing RAMFIRE Nozzle

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 …

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