3-D printing our way to space?
Additive manufacturing has already begun to revolutionize NASA鈥檚 R&D processes, but, despite its innovation potential, NASA must be wary of its application beyond developmental processes.
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To Infinity and Beyond 鈥� 3D Printing in Space
They say it is not about the destination, but about the journey. What if that journey is designed to last forever?
Printing [War]Toys: Military鈥檚 Use of 3-D Printing to Improve Supply Chain
3-D Printing has the potential to significantly impact the military's supply chain: it can significantly reduce their costs, lead times, and inventory levels. Some even say that as the technology improves, it will disrupt the Military-Industrial complex.
Orbital Sciences: You probably shouldn鈥檛 outsource rocket science if you鈥檙e selling rockets
Choosing to outsource part of your business is a strategic decision – but how much is too much outsourcing? From its beginning, Orbital Sciences has sought to combine its mastery of systems engineering with extreme 鈥渕ake vs. buy鈥� decisions to remain competitive in the space industry.
SpaceX 鈥� Lowering the Cost of Access to Space
SpaceX is offering the lowest cost to orbit by turning traditional operations of the space industry upside down