UF students are bending metal with lasers to build massive structures in orbit

Jul 3, 2025 - 14:00
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UF students are bending metal with lasers to build massive structures in orbit
UF engineers, backed by DARPA and NASA, are perfecting laser-forming techniques that let metal sheets fold themselves into giant solar arrays, antennas, and even space-station parts right in orbit—sidestepping rocket size limits and paving the way for sustainable off-Earth construction.

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