The International Space Station's 3-D printer has manufactured the first 3-D printed object in space, paving the way to future long-term space expeditions.
Author/Origin/License: Made In Space, Inc.(MIS)/NASA MSFC, Public Domain
# | Part Name | Image | Dimensions (inches) | Description | Print Duration |
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001 | Wrench | ![]() | Length: 4.48; Width: 1.29; Height: 1.02 | Tool | 238 (~4hrs) |
002 | Functional Checkout & Calibration Coupon | ![]() | Length: 1.18; Width: 1.18; Height: 0.16 | Used to test calibration of relationship between extruder and print plate | 18 |
003 | Slide Plate of 3D Printer Extruder Head Casing | ![]() | Length: 2.32; Width: 1.61; Height: 0.20 | This is a replacement part for the 3D printer itself. It is a side plate of the extruder casing. | 74 |
004 | Layer Quality Test Specimen | ![]() | Length: 0.39; Width: 0.39; Height: 1.18 | Used to assess the layer quality and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples | 45 |
005 | 45°/-45° Material Deposition Pull Coupon | ![]() | Length: 4.47; Width: 0.75; Neck Width: 0.24; Height: 0.16 | Used to assess mechanical characteristics for comparison to ground control samples | 70 |
006 | Compression Test Specimen | ![]() | Diameter: 0.50; Height: 1.00 | Used to assess compressive strength for comparison to ground control samples | 46 |
007 | 45°/-45° Flexural Test Specimen | ![]() | Length: 3.47; Width: 0.39; Height: 0.16 | Used to assess stiffness properties for comparison to ground control samples | 48 |
008 | Performance Negative Range Test Specimen | ![]() | Length: 2.95; Width: 0.79; Height: 0.17 | Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples | 88 |
009 | Torque Tool Coupon | ![]() | Diameter: 1.18; Height: 0.984 | Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls | 165 |
010 | Crowfoot Coupon | ![]() | Length: 1.85; Width: 1.57; Height: 0.512 | Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls | 95 |
011 | Performance Positive Range test Specimen | ![]() | Length: 2.41; Width: 0.79; Height: 0.20 | Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples | 45 |
012 | Sample Container | ![]() | Body Diameter: 1.57; Body Height: 1.29; Top Diameter: 1.81 | Example of a two-‐piece water-‐tight sample container providing 1 level of containment | 199 |
013 | Structural Clip Component | ![]() | Length: 1.06; Width: 0.827; Height: 0.354 | This is a structural connector/spacer that can be utilized to assemble avionics/electronics cards on-‐orbit | 27 |
014 | Microgravity Structure Test Specimen | ![]() | Length: 0.97; Width: 0.87; Height: 0.20 | This is a test of a part that would be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully 3D print due to gravitational effects (sag, overhang, etc.). Used to determine if benefits exist of printing in microg. Ie the ability to print large overhangs without support. | 36 |