# ESA 3D Prints Metal Part in Space for the First Time 🚀

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/esa-3d-prints-metal-part-in-space-for-the-first-time/290818>\
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**Tags:** technology\
**Created:** [September 7, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/esa-3d-prints-metal-part-in-space-for-the-first-time/290818 "2024-09-07T15:02:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/esa-3d-prints-metal-part-in-space-for-the-first-time/290818/1 "2024-09-07T15:02:41Z")

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Summary:

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1. **Historic Achievement**  
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully 3D printed the first metal part aboard the International Space Station, marking a milestone in space manufacturing.

2. **Future Plans**  
The ESA plans to print three more metal parts, which will be returned to Earth for detailed analysis to assess their quality and functionality.

3. **Sustainability Goals**  
ESA is exploring the use of recycled space debris for 3D printing to enhance sustainability in space missions, though this technology is still in the early stages of development.

**Read more at:** [The Register](https://theregister.com)