Comparison of 3D Prints

This materials science investigation will explore the effect of spaceflight on 3D printed materials after launch and return from the International Space Station. The study will characterize the properties and compositions of 3D printed polymers after space radiation exposure and g-forces in order to compare them to the properties of polymers stored on Earth. This could inform the design and composition of materials that may be used in 3D printing in space in future.

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