Nasa expects to launch the first ever 3D printer into space sometime later next month. The mission will take astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will likely become the first to ever 3D print an object in outer space.

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3D Printers could save NASA millions of dollars as they eliminate the need to bring extra parts along. This printer is capable of printing out about 30% of all the parts that are currently housed at the space station. Exciting times are upon us, and this is certainly one of them. Here is a picture of the 3D printer which will make the voyage, created by a company called "Made In Space".