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China successfully 3D printed metal in space during a suborbital test, marking a major advancement in space manufacturing.
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.
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.
The mission achieved key technical milestones, including stable material transport and closed-loop control, and safely returned via parachute for data recovery.
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.
China imprimió con éxito metal en 3D en el espacio durante una prueba suborbital, marcando un avance importante en la fabricación espacial.