We’re “spring”-ing forward a little early! The successful deployment of JACC – or the JPL Additive Compliant Canister – demonstrates the potential for 3D printed mechanisms for future space antennas. Learn more: jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia2670…

Printed out of titanium, JACC uses three times fewer parts than similar structures. It was deployed on a small commercial spacecraft, Proteus Space’s Mercury One on Feb. 3, 2026.

@NASAJPL "Three times fewer"? You add to subtract? Multiply to divide? That sounds suspiciously like "Jethro math" to me. 🤨 Maybe try saying "thingamajig uses ⅓ as many parts." It's proper English, proper math, and much less confusing. You're building spacecraft, not selling TP.

@NASAJPL so this is what it is, cool.

@NASAJPL لماذا ناسا تتحدث عن صناعاتها ولا تتحدث عن الاكتشافات الفضائية والمتغيرات المناخية الأرضية