中国在空间成功地生产了3D印刷金属,标志着在轨道制造方面迈出了一大步。 China successfully 3D printed metal in space, marking a major step in in-orbit manufacturing.

中国在空间成功地进行了第一次金属3D打印实验,完成了在轨制造中的一个关键里程碑。 China successfully conducted its first metal 3D printing experiment in space, completing a key milestone in in-orbit manufacturing. 该试验由中国科学院的可回收有效载荷进行,于1月12日从久泉发射到利洪-1Y1亚轨道飞行器上。 The test, carried out by a retrievable payload from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, launched on the Lihong-1 Y1 suborbital vehicle from Jiuquan on January 12. 有效载荷达到大约120公里的高度,在微重力中自动生产的金属组件,克服了物质运输和控制方面的挑战。 Reaching an altitude of about 120 kilometers, the payload autonomously produced metal components in microgravity, overcoming challenges in material transport and control. 胶囊安全返回,使科学家能够分析熔化池的动态和部分质量。 The capsule safely returned, enabling scientists to analyze melt pool dynamics and part quality. Lihong-1 Y1号可重用设备还携带玫瑰种子,目前正在升级,用于乘员任务和空间旅游。 The reusable Lihong-1 Y1 also carried rose seeds and is being upgraded for crewed missions and space tourism.