NASA Tools and 3D Test Objects

This is a collection of tools, 3d printed test objects and components that was printed by astronauts from NASA on the International Space Station (ISS). Some of the objects was made on earth and then sent to the ISS where it was printed.

The time listed below is in minutes and calculated for the 3d-printer onboard the ISS. Bambu Labs printers are a bit faster.

The printer on the ISS looks very impressive:

Here is a video from NASA talking about the parts listed below and you also get some information about the printer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BAy2fiBElU

Maker & License: Made In Space, Inc. & NASA. Public Domain. Screenshots, pictures of the plates and 3mf files are made by me, use them as you wish (Public Domain).

Number	Part name	Image	Description	Time
001	Wrench		Tool.	239
002	Functional Checkout & Calibration Coupon		Used to test calibration of relationship between extruder and print plate.	18
003	Slide Plate of 3D Printer Extruder Head Casing		This is a replacement part for the 3D printer itself. It is a side plate of the extruder casing.	74
004	Layer Quality Test Specimen		Used to assess the layer quality and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples.	45
005	45°/-45° Material Deposition Pull Coupon		Used to assess mechanical characteristics for comparison to ground control samples	70
006	Compression Test Specimen		Used to assess compressive strength for comparison to ground control samples.	46
007	45°/-45° Flexural Test Specimen		Used to assess stiffness properties for comparison to ground control samples.	48
008	Performance Negative Range Test Specimen		Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples.	88
009	Torque Tool Coupon		Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls.	165
010	Crowfoot Coupon		Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls.	95
011	Performance Positive Range Test Specimen		Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples.	45
012	Sample Container		Example of a two‐piece water-tight sample container providing 1 level of containment.	199
013	Structural Clip Component		This is a structural connector/spacer that can be utilized to assemble avionics/electronics cards on orbit.	27
014	Microgravity Structure Test Specimen		This is a test of a part that would be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully 3D print due to gravitational effects (sag, overhang, etc.). Used to determine if benefits exist of printing in microg. Ie the ability to print large overhangs without support.	36
Bonus	Wire Tie		No information available about this object.	N/A
ALL	ALL OBJECTS		Every object on one print plate.	N/A

Design by Morris on MakerWorld (license: CC0).