Akasha300 high-temperature 3D printer delivered to Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) to boost India’s space manufacturing

Exam-focused facts from the 26 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Akasha300, a high-temperature multi-material extrusion 3D printer, has been successfully launched and delivered to the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Valiyamala.
It uses dual-extrusion technology operating at temperatures up to 350°C, with future upgrades expected to reach 500°C.
Its heated bed reaches up to 110°C (upgradeable to 150°C) and its enclosed chamber can sustain up to 80°C.
The development was supported by the Space Technology Innovation and Incubation Centre at IIST and backed by the Kerala Startup Mission.
Deployment at LPSC is expected to accelerate research in propulsion systems, materials science, and next-generation manufacturing techniques.