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 Operation space slinky is a success

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@NASAJPL Next time deploy with a banana for scale

@NASAJPL x.com/i/grok/share/b… No real frequency ranges were part of this test. Just mechanics and 3D fabrication...

@NASAJPL That thing is real excited to be in space, it seems

@NASAJPL Okay stupid question Is that lid so thick or is it hollow because it looks rater heavy and since it only needs to hold back a spring woud a rope of some sort not be beter suited You cut the rope using heat and then the spring releases

@NASAJPL "It's slinky, It's slinky, it's a wonderful toy"

@NASAJPL I thought it said complaint canister. All complaints will be sprung into space! 😂

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@NASAJPL *Groan* lol 😆

@NASAJPL Now they just need to build a giant staircase to roll it down.

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@NASAJPL Excited to collaborate with the @NASAJPL team on this effort!

@NASAJPL Why don't you tell humanity that there are things their eyes can see in space that cameras can't show, and then describe them and create them on an AI computer and say they're alien? God is tired of this mockery, and you know there are no alien

@NASAJPL @scienceshitpost needs to be made aware of this video.

@NASAJPL 3D printing meets space tech! 🚀 The JACC canister shows how additive manufacturing could shape the antennas of tomorrow. #SpaceInnovation”

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