Chapter 1 What is 3D Printing in Space 1.1 What is 3D Printing 1.2 Why We Print Satellites and Other Spacecraft 1.3 What is the Difference Between 3D Printing in Space and on the Ground 1.4 Challenges Faced by 3D Printing in Space 1.5 Prospects of 3D Printing in Space Chapter 2 Existing 3D Printing Technologies 2.1 Fused Deposition Modeling Technology 2.2 Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication Technology 2.3 Selective Laser Sintering Technology 2.4 Stereolithography Technology 2.5 Concentrated Solar Power Technology Chapter 3 3D Printing of Artificial Satellites and Rockets 3.1 Materials Suitable for Use in Space 3.1.1 ABS Plastic 3.1.2 New High Polymer Compound Materials 3.1.3 MetalMaterials 3.1.4 Piezoelectric Materials 3.2 3D Printed Satellite Components 3.2.1 3D Printed Filters 3.2.2 3D Printed Antennas 3.2.3 3D Printed Loop Heat Pipe 3.2.4 3D Printed Atmospheric Spectrometer Mirror 3.2.5 New Welding Technology Based on 3D Printing 3.3 3D Printing of Satellite Structure 3.4 3D Printed Rockets 3.4.1 3D Printing Rocket Engine Components 3.4.2 Existing 3D Printed Rockets 3.4.3 3D Printed Rocket Launch and Landing Devices 3.5 3D Printed Engine Components 3.6 3D Printed Small Satellites Chapter 4 On-Orbit 3D Printing 4.1 Challenges Faced by Spacecraft and Others in On-Orbit 3D Printing 4.2 Microgravity 3D Printing Equipment 4.3 In-Orbit 3D Printing of Composite Materials 4.4 On-Orbit 3D Printing of Satellite Components 4.5 On-Orbit Recycling ofMaterials 4.6 On-Orbit Construction and Assembly 4.6.1 On-Orbit Construction 3D Printer Arm 4.6.2 In-Orbit Construction of Large Space Trusses 4.6.3 In-Orbit Repair of Large Space Equipment 4.7 In-Orbit 3D Printed Satellites Chapter 5 3D Printing in Deep Space Exploration 5.1 Challenges Faced by 3D Printing of Lunar and Other Planetary Bases 5.2 Where Does the Raw Material Needed for Printing Planetary Bases Come From 5.3 Latest Developments in 3D Printing Technology for Lunar Bases in Various Countries 5.3.1 China』s Lunar Base Development Concept and 3D Printing Technology 5.3.2 NASA』s Lunar Base 3D Printing Technology 5.3.3 European Space Agency』s Lunar Base 3D Printing Technology 5.4 3D Printing inMars Base
5.4.1 Mars Life Health and Exploration Mission 5.4.2 Mars Dune Alpha 5.4.3 In-Situ 3D Printing of Mars Base 5.5 3D Printing in Deep Space Exploration Instruments 5.6 New Materials Suitable for Deep Space Exploration Under Extreme Temperature Environments Chapter 6 New Materials for Space 3D Printing 6.1 3D Printing of Metallic Materials 6.1.1 Heterogeneous Dual Metal 3D Printing 6.1.2 3D Printing of Large Copper Parts 6.1.3 3D Printing of Iron Nickel Metal 6.1.4 3D Printing of Titanium Metal 6.1.5 3D Printing of Metal Ceramic Parts 6.1.6 Stainless Steel 3D Printing 6.2 3D Printing of Composite Materials 6.2.1 On-Orbit Recycling and Reuse of 3D Printed Plastics 6.2.2 Printing Bricks with Artificial Lunar Dust 6.2.3 Printing Concrete with Urea and Artificial Lunar Dust 6.2.4 Printing Filters with Silicon Carbide 6.3 3D Printing of Biomimetic Materials 6.3.1 3D Printing of Bones and Skin 6.3.2 3D Printing of Blood Vessels 6.3.3 Emergency Bioprinter 6.3.4 3D Printing Ensures Astronaut Life Systems 6.4 Status of PrintingMaterials 6.4.1 Heat Resistance of 3D Printed Metal 6.4.2 Laser 3D Printing X-ray Imaging 6.4.3 Surface Condition of 3D Printing Chapter 7 Technical Applications of Space 3D Printing 7.1 High-Temperature Resistant 3D Printing Technology 7.1.1 3D Printing of High-Temperature Resistant Nozzles 7.1.2 3D Printed Platinum Alloy Thruster Chamber 7.1.3 3D Printed Insulation Technology 7.2 Complex Structure 3D Printing Technology 7.2.1 3D Printed High Complexity Rocket Turbo-Pump 7.2.2 3D Printing of Complex Aircraft Icing Shapes 7.2.3 3D Printing of High-Precision Gas Identification Telescopes 7.2.4 3D Printing of a Complete Storable Thrust Chamber 7.3 High Utilization of 3D Printing Technology 7.3.1 3D Printing Aids in the Search for Black Holes 7.3.2 Building a Lunar Base with 3D Printing 7.3.3 3D Printing Helps Fight 「COVID-19」 7.3.4 3D Printing of Astronaut Medical Tools 7.4 Integrated 3D Printing Technology 7.4.1 3D Printed Miniature Sensors 7.4.2 3D Printed Miniature Satellite Body 7.5 Lightweight 3D Printing Technology 7.5.1 Lightweight 3D Printed Components 7.5.2 3D Printed Metal Microwave Devices 7.5.3 Integrated 3D Printed Satellite Bracket Chapter 8 Future Development of 3D Printing in Space
8.1 3D Printing of Food in Space 8.2 Resupply of Spaceship Parts During Interstellar Travel 8.3 What to Do if an Astronaut Gets Seriously Ill During Interstellar Travel 8.4 3D Printing of Space Landers Main Sources of Information Bibliography