BAE Systems PLC
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A STRUCTURE IN SPACE

Abstract:

Apparatus (100) for use in space, the apparatus (100) comprising: a feedstock storage module (108) for storing a feedstock; a heating module (110) coupled to the feedstock storage module (108) and configured to heat the feedstock; an extrusion nozzle (112) coupled to the heating module (110) and configured to extrude heated feedstock from the apparatus (110); and one or more thrusters (118) configured to provide a propulsive force to the apparatus (100).