National Academies Press, Washington, 2014. 107 p. — ISBN 978-0-309-31008-6.Contents
Summary
Introduction
The Potential of Additive Manufacturing in Space,
Different Users, Different Requirements, Overlapping Technologies,
A Recent History of Additive Manufacturing,
Standards for Additive Manufacturing,
Harmonization of Existing Terminology Standards,
Ground-Based Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Use,
Additive Manufacturing Construction of Spacecraft on Earth,
Additive Manufacturing Construction in Space,
A Brief History of Space-Based Construction,
A Brief History of Additive Manufacturing Aboard the ISS,
Conclusion,
The Possibilites
Creating Replacement Components in Space,
Recycling in Space,
Replacement Components for Robotic Spacecraft,
Create Structures Difficult to Produce on or Transport from Earth,
Create Sensors, Sensor Systems, and Satellites,
Free-Flying Fab Lab,
Fully Printed Spacecraft,
Use of Resources on Planetary Surfaces,
Summary,
Technical Challenges for the use of Additive Manufacturing in Space
Materials Development and Characterization,
Process Modeling and Control,
Precision and Resolution,
Construction Time Constraints,
Design Tools and Software,
Machine Qualification, Certification, and Standardization,
Additive Manufacturing an Entire Spacecraft on the Ground,
Transitioning Additive Manufacturing Technology to the Space Environment,
Autonomy,
Challenges Related to Additive Manufacturing on the International Space Station,
Additional Challenges Related to Free-Flyer Platforms,
Additional Challenges Related to In Situ-Based Platforms,
Summary,
A Possible Roadmap for NASA
Evolution of NASA Additive Manufacturing Activities on Earth and in Space,
Factors Affecting the Use of Additive Manufacturing for NASA Space Missions,
Roadmap Considerations and Constructs,
A Possible Way Ahead for the Air Force
The Challenge,
The Reality of Additive Manufacturing,
Air Force Experience with Additive Manufacturing,
A Way Ahead for the Air Force,
Additive Manufacturing for Space,
Conclusion,
Appendixes
A Committee and Staff Biographical Information
B Acronyms
