Daring AM: NASA Sends New Metal and Bioprinting Experiments to Space Station

NASA's 33rd commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket includes experiments testing new uses for 3D printing in space. The mission involves printing metal parts with the European Space Agency's Metal 3D Printer and bioprinting nerve implants and liver tissues in microgravity. These experiments aim to advance technology for future Moon and Mars missions, potentially providing astronauts with tools and medical support. The research could also lead to advancements in bioprinting organs on Earth. The ISS serves as a testing ground for technologies crucial for long space missions, with 3D printing offering solutions for various challenges.