China conducts 1st 3D printing experiment in space

<p style="text-align: left;">On May 5, China&#39;s new large carrier rocket Long March-5B made its maiden flight，sending the trial version of China&#39;s new-generation manned spaceship and a cargo return capsule for test in space.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Space 3D printing was conducted successfully today on the experimental spacecraft. It is our country’s first completed space 3D printing.</p><p>The research of space 3D printing technology is of great significance to the long-term operations of the space station in orbit and the development of orbit manufacturing in ultra-large space structures.<br/></p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Produced by Hu Fang; video source: CCTV)<br/></span></p><p><br/></p>