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THE CHALLENGE: Print My Rocket
Technology
Design a rocket that could be built in place inside one of the four bays of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center, which is 525 ft (160 m) tall. Utilize additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing) where possible, considering which materials might be able to be used and which ones may have to be brought in already manufactured.
Explanation
•Used Materials: Titanium, Magnesium and Aluminum
•Transporting Using :
--Case 1) Near Launch Pad : Movable Plate
--Case 2) Remote Launch Pad : Using Erickson Air-Crane
•Mechanics, Engineers and Technicians will be
•able to enter and exit the Rocket during and after building process.
