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July 2024 * Vol. 48 No. 07
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The Rise of the Celestial Assembly Line
How the construction of space factories will revolutionize future space
exploration and benefit Earth.
Advancing Technologies for In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and
Manufacturing
A collaborative ecosystem harnesses the nation's collective brainpower,
resources, and technologies to accelerate the wider adoption of ISAM.
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In-Space Manufacturing of Self-Replicating Machines
Understanding the contexts of manufacturing in space - internal,
external, construction, endo-construction.
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Beyond Earth: The Future of In-Space Servicing
With engineering and technology advances, what can we expect in-space
manufacturing and servicing capabilities to look like in future?
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In-Space Manufacturing to Benefit the Future of Human Health
on Earth and in Space
As new commercial stations enable the creation of in-space factories that
leverage microgravity, 3D bioprinting will significantly benefit from it.
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Engineering Next-Generation Expandable Habitats for Living in Space
If we were to live and work in space, it's essential to build scalable
habitats in space. Expandable habitats could offer an affordable solution.
Medical-Grade Smartwatch Can Monitor Astronauts, Patients
Wearable technology measuring vital signs and sleep-wake activity could
help ensure astronauts' safety and performance during space missions.
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A new era of in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing is
beginning. The concept of space factories holds immense potential
to revolutionize space exploration and benefit humanity
on Earth. In-space manufacturing and servicing could also lower
costs of operating in space. What will these manufacturing and
servicing capabilities look like? Which technologies and companies
will bring these space factories to life? Explore more in this
special immersive issue.
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