What’s hiding inside this box from space? 
Inside is the very first metal 3D-printed object made aboard the International Space Station!
Scientists will now compare the object with reference prints made on Earth to study how microgravity affects 3D metal printing.
One of our goals for future space development is to create a circular space economy, recycling materials in orbit for better resource use. In the future, we could repurpose old satellite parts into new tools and structures, reducing the need to launch everything from Earth.
A 3D printer in space would let astronauts print what they need, when they need it.
Our metal 3D printer was developed by @airbus_space and its partners.
@europeanspaceagency 
ESA/Airbus Space and Defence SAS
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Can't believe how far technology has come. Thank you for sharing ESA
The first metal part *intentionally* created in space. Cold welding was discovered the hard way
So now, we can make the perfect jar lid
Is it possible to get an internship as a high school student, because I couldn't find it anywhere?
And there was I expecting an alien
Me: Yeah right, like some random can get a delivery from space.
sees channel name
Me: oh
It's not that long ago that 3D printing was considered science fiction. Amazing how far humanity has come in some ways.
Rubber and plastic 3D printers are already cool, but a metal printer is just wow
I used you guys for research on space exploration for school thanks
LOL
Can we recycle some of that plastic
That's really too Cool!
What is the party that was made³
You mean, making some spare parts "in space"? Hardly worth it.
Truly amazing
And when will we know the results?
Needed to use all that extra bubble wrap for something …