WHY

• Microgravity Effects: Microgravity offers a distinctive setting for both experimentation and manufacturing, free from the constraints imposed by Earth's gravity. Traditional gravitational forces pose limitations, but studies conducted in space circumvent these challenges. Three decades of research and experiments in space have revealed that issues related to conventional processes and sedimentation phenomena are largely absent in the microgravity of low orbit. The advantages observed include accelerated crystallization, quicker biological processes, enhanced resistance to stress, uniformity in alloys, and the facilitation of perfect sphere formation.

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• Materials Research: Space provides an opportunity to produce new materials and alloys that have different properties than those created on Earth, leading to potential advancements in various industries.

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• Space Exploration: In-space manufacturing can enable the production of essential components and tools needed for future space missions, reducing reliance on Earth for resupply and opening possibilities for sustainable long-term space exploration.

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• Commercial Opportunities: Private companies are interested in space manufacturing for commercial purposes, including producing products for terrestrial markets and developing a space-based economy.