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Feb 2024
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 124: T...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Dive deep into the world of in-space manufacturing (ISM) with our guest, Zach Courtright, the In-Space Manufacturing Portfolio Manager at NASA. Zach shares his perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field and the potential of the technology for game-changing impacts on space exploration and resource utilization. 
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