TY  - JOUR
A1  - Günster, Jens
A1  - Wang, Gong
A1  - Tian, Xiaoyong
T1  - 3D Printing Technologies for Extreme Environment in Space
JF  - Additive Manufacturing Frontiers
N2  - 3D printing technology can realize the rapid fabrication of complicated structures with short production chain, which just meet the requirements for space manufacturing in the future. However, 3D printing technologies in space are still challenging due to the harsh conditions, such as microgravity, high vacuum, and large temperature difference. Meanwhile, in-situ resource utilization and recycling must be considered as a cost effective and resilient resource for 3D printing in space. On the contrary, extreme environmental conditions such as high vacuum and microgravity can also offer significant advantages for advanced materials with high purity and performance. In-situ fabrication of ultra-large components would overcome the weight and structural limitations imposed by rocket launch and change the future strategy for space exploration. The aim of this specially issue is therefore to provide a platform for discussing the potential technologies for 3D printing in space.
KW  - Additive Manufacturing
KW  - space
PY  - 2025
UR  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-652654
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amf.2025.200248
SN  - 2950-4317
VL  - 4
IS  - 3
SP  - 1
EP  - 2
PB  - Elsevier
AN  - OPUS4-65265
LA  - eng
AD  - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER  -