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1 posted on 05/21/2022 9:03:12 PM PDT by algore
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To: algore

I would need to see that to really understand it.
I am familiar with the ‘printing’ capabilites of many home computers, but not for something as detailed as Satellite Antennas.


2 posted on 05/21/2022 9:20:35 PM PDT by lee martell
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That is ingenious! Just haul raw materials to orbit, 3D print your antenna structure, and let solar UV do the curing. You can build structures larger than the rocket fairing.

How long before they can print solar cells for power generation. I worked for a company once that was able to print solar cells.


4 posted on 05/21/2022 10:07:59 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (Wanting to make America great isn’t an insult unless you’re trying to make it worse! ULTRAMAGA!!)
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To: algore
Marry this 3D printing tech with this: “Building Solar Panels in Space Might be as Easy as Clicking Print
5 posted on 05/21/2022 10:11:34 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (Wanting to make America great isn’t an insult unless you’re trying to make it worse! ULTRAMAGA!!)
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To: algore
If it can build an antenna, can it build maybe a GIANT LASER?


9 posted on 05/22/2022 12:43:54 AM PDT by DannyTN
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