Air & Space Magazine Space Tools of the Future The astronauts aboard the International Space Station used their new 3D printer and specs designed by a student at the University of Alabama, Robert Hillan, to create this Multipurpose Precision Maintenance Tool. NASA July 25, 2016 ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source You Might Also Like Eyes on the Earth December 15, 2011 Gravity Testing July 22, 2013 Milestone Earth Viewing July 25, 2014 Sewing the Sunshade July 8, 2016 Typhoon Season May 25, 2016 Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions)