Objective: Demonstrate the viability of manufacturing and assembling structures in space.
Methodology: Utilize the Archinaut, a 3D printing robot, to fabricate and assemble structures in orbit.
Results: Successful tests conducted on Earth have shown that Archinaut is capable of building large, complex structures. The technology is expected to be demonstrated in space in the near future.
Implications: Opens the door for building massive structures like space telescopes and solar arrays, directly in space, reducing the need to launch heavy payloads from Earth.