# Space-Grade Printing Filaments Made in Space's AstroABS is Used by NASA's Astronauts on the ISS By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-space References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150416-made-in-space-releases-space-grade-astroabs-3d-printer-filament-for-sale.html) & [madeinspace.us](http://www.madeinspace.us/terrestrial-offerings) As the company that supplied the Zero-G 3D printer that [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwire-1) is now using on the [International Space Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module), Made in Space is now making its space-grade [3D-printing filament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin) available for people on Earth. Up in space, this filament is used in the creation of spare parts and tools on-demand, so that astronauts are supplied with everything they need to make repairs. This ABS plastic is being branded by Made in Space as AstroABS, and is being sold in spools that target makers who want to different quality levels for zero gravity manufacturing. Visiting outer space is out of reach for most, but this at least gives creative people the chance to make contributions to developments in space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-grade 3D Printing Filaments:** Expanding the opportunities for on-demand manufacturing in space by providing high-quality 3D printing filaments for astronauts to create spare parts and tools. - **Zero Gravity Manufacturing:** Enabling makers to explore zero gravity manufacturing by offering ABS plastic filaments specifically designed for use in space. - **Creative Contributions to Space Developments:** Empowering creative individuals to contribute to advancements in space exploration by making space-grade 3D printing filaments available to the public. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** Introducing disruptive innovation opportunities in the aerospace industry by supplying space-grade 3D printing filaments for on-demand manufacturing in space. - **Manufacturing:** Opening up new avenues for on-demand manufacturing by providing high-quality 3D printing filaments suitable for zero gravity production. - **Additive Manufacturing:** Creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the additive manufacturing industry through the development and sale of space-grade 3D printing filaments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-BioPrinted Space Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwire-1.md) - [Glow-In-The-Dark Material Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1.md) - [Date Pit 3D-Printing Filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit.md) - [Industrial-Grade Resin Printing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyspectra-cor-zero.md) - [Meteorite Dust-Made Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-space-agency-1.md) - [3D-Printed Space-Exploration Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-bow-launch-systems.md) - [Enamel Technology-Forward Space Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-project.md) - [Limited-Edition PLA Filament Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-filament-bundles.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3.md)