Better production of drugs
The research team conducted their tests on three parabolic flights, experiencing over 90 periods of weightlessness during each flight. The results demonstrated that the prototype functioned as intended within the challenging microgravity environment.
Bailet added: “We’ve tested the technology extensively in the lab and now in microgravity, and we’re confident that it’s ready to perform as expected, opening up the possibility of 3D printing antenna and other spacecraft parts in space.