NASA awards contract for 3D-printed construction on moon, Mars

Washington DC (UPI) Nov 29, 2021

A Texas-based company has landed a five-year contract from NASA to build landing pads, roads and shelter on the moon and on Mars. ICON, which is known for its 3D-printed homes and military barracks, announced Tuesday it has won a $57 million contract from NASA to build Project Olympus, which will 3D-print infrastructure constructed from existing materials on the moon and Mars. The compa