NASA’s 3D Printed Rocket Parts Actually Work

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Screen Shot 2015-08-26 at 1.29.03 PM Today, NASA tested a 3D printed turbopump, one that was put together with 45% fewer parts than pumps made any other way. This obviously saves time and money, but come on…NASA is slowly 3D printing an entire freaking rocket. That’s cool. NASA referred to the rocket turbopump as “one of the most complex, 3D printed rocket engine parts ever made.” It went through about… Read More