TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-11-03
Orbital Matter Achieves First Space 3D Printing with Replicator 2 Satellite
Orbital Matter, a German startup, 3D-printed a half-meter beam in space using its Replicator 2 satellite. This is a first for a free-flying spacecraft in orbit, advancing space construction. Larger spacecraft can be built in orbit, easing power and heat challenges. "Replicator 2 is the first proof we can build arrays in space," said CEO Jakub Stojek.
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