Edmontonian Madison Feehan develops 3D printer for space, using lunar resources to build infrastructure.

A 21-year-old Edmontonian, Madison Feehan, has developed a 3D printer for space use through her company Space Copy, founded in 2022. The printer will use lunar resources to create infrastructure, reducing the high costs of supporting astronauts. Feehan, who has worked with NASA since age 16, sees potential for the technology in Earth-based applications like construction and disaster relief. The project aims to boost scientific innovation and diversity in Alberta.

December 01, 2024
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