https://www.rt.com/uk/ RT UK en RT https://www.rt.com/static/img/logo-rss.png https://www.rt.com 125 40 https://www.rt.com/uk/367678-3d-printers-metal-space/ British scientist have designed a 3D metal printer that can function in zero gravity, allowing astronauts to easily produce vital spare parts while on space missions far from Earth.
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