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		CarVac on June 13, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Indian startup 3D prints rocket engine in 72 hours They backed away from printing entire rockets because, well, it's a foolish way to fabricate large tanks.

HarHarVeryFunny on June 13, 2024 [–]

Thanks - I wasn't aware of that, but it does make sense.

They are sticking with 3-D printing of the engines though, and have been testing their next-gen Aeon R engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjKJMcOQYBQ

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