L3Harris uses additive manufacturing to accelerate satellite thruster production for national security space missions
L3Harris is applying additive manufacturing techniques to significantly reduce production time for satellite thrusters used in national security space missions. 3D printing enables more complex thruster geometries while cutting lead times and component costs. The approach is being scaled to support growing DoD satellite constellation requirements. This manufacturing innovation directly supports faster satellite deployment timelines for intelligence and defense missions.
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