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3-D Printed Thrust Takeout Structure Challenge, Year 2

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

The objective of this project is to address the 3-D printing skill needs and enhanced innovative culture needs identified above as well as support the small, mobile test stand project with 3-D modelled ideas of thrust takeout structures for possible consideration.

Benefits

Project Benefits include 1) an outreach pilot effort engaging students to learn 3-D printing skills and engineering principles; and 2) an in reach effort providing training in 3-D printing through our HIVE collaborative, innovative workspace which has 3-D printers.

Details

Technology areaGround, Test, and Surface Systems > Infrastructure Optimization > Natural- and Induced-Environment Characterization and Mitigation
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: SSC CIF (SSC CIF)
Lead organizationStennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
Start date2021-10-01
End date2022-09-30

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How to get involved

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