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flag China successfully 3D printed metal in space during a suborbital test, marking a major advancement in space manufacturing.

flag China successfully conducted its first metal 3D printing experiment in space using a retrievable payload launched aboard the Lihong-1 Y1 suborbital vehicle from Jiuquan on January 12, 2026. flag The payload, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, autonomously fabricated metal components in microgravity at an altitude of about 120 kilometers, crossing the Kármán line. flag The mission achieved key technical milestones, including stable material transport and closed-loop control, and safely returned via parachute for data recovery. flag The Lihong-1 Y1, designed for low-cost, reusable suborbital flights, also carried rose seeds for research and is being upgraded for crewed missions and space tourism.

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