International Space Station 's 3-D printer has created the first object to be made in orbit . The International Space Station 's 3-D printer created the first object to be made in orbit on Tuesday . The 3D printed model of a space station is about 3 feet long and weighs just over 1 pound, according to NASA. This could open up space travel as not every object used will need to be launched from Earth .
International Space Station 's 3-D printer has created the first object to be made in orbit . The 3D printed model of a space station is about 3 feet long and weighs just over 1 pound, according to NASA. This could open up space travel as not every object used will need to be launched from Earth .