Human heart cells have reportedly been 3D printed on the International Space Station (ISS) and are making their way back to Earth inside a SpaceX capsule.

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The 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF) was developed by an operator of microgravity research and manufacturing equipment, Techshot, in partnership with nScrypt, a manufacturer of industrial 3D bioprinters and electronics printers.

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When soft, easily flowing biomaterials are printed on Earth, the tissues collapse under their own weight. However, when printed in space, the 3D-printed structures maintain their shapes due to gravity. “Our BFF has the potential to transform human healthcare in ways not previously possible,” said Techshot president and CEO, John Vellinger. ”We’re laying the foundation for an entire industry in space.” 3D bioprinting was planned to take place in March when additional bio-inks were delivered to the ISS National Laboratory aboard SpaceX mission CRS-20. It is important to note that the 3D printing […]

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