Additive Manufacturing in Microgravity

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Apr 16, 2026•25 min•Ep. 842

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The most expensive part of space travel isn’t the fuel—it’s the cargo. Additive manufacturing isn’t a sci-fi magic trick; it’s the key to building shipyards and telescopes at scales rockets were never meant to handle. We aren't just launching ships anymore; we're moving the factory to the void.

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