A startup just 3D-printed kidney and liver tissue in space, a first

Auxilium Biotechnologies has successfully 3D-printed kidney, liver, cartilage tissue, and nerve-repair implants aboard the International Space Station, marking the first time multiple tissue types were produced in orbit. While these are small tissue samples rather than transplant-ready organs, the microgravity environment allows for better cell distribution, benefiting research such as drug testing using organoids. The company aims to leverage this technology for future commercial space stations