ESA Develops Space Bricks for Moon Construction, Engineers Send 3D Printer to Space

The European Space Agency creates 'space bricks' using 3D printing technology and meteorite dust for lunar construction. Engineers successfully send a 3D printer to space, showcasing its potential for on-demand manufacturing. Plus, NASA prepares for the retirement of the International Space Station, and astronauts send a Fourth of July message from the ISS.

Sources:
https://www.dezeen.com/2024/07/04/european-space-agency-esa-lego-space-brick-moon/
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-3d-printer-space.html
https://www.foxnews.com/shows/special-report/nasa-prepares-international-space-station-retirement
https://www.space.com/nasa-astronauts-iss-july-4-message-2024

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:37) ESA develops Lego brick from space dust to build on the moon
(00:03:54) Engineers send 3D printer into space
(00:07:11) NASA prepares for International Space Station retirement
(00:10:12) NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)