Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by NASA. Use the "Download from NASA" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)

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The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. When NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) deliberately smashed into a 560-foot-wide (170-meter-wide) asteroid on Sept. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: NASA Updated 2026-10-18 License: NASA media guidelines Category: Education & Science

Tags: nasa, space, science, education, asteroid

About this model

When NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) deliberately smashed into a 560-foot-wide (170-meter-wide) asteroid on Sept. 26, 2022, it made its mark in more ways than one. The demonstration showed that a kinetic impactor could deflect a hazardous asteroid should one ever be on a collision course with Earth. Now a new study published in the Planetary Science Journal shows the impact changed not only the motion of the asteroid, but also its shape. A free 3D printable model from NASA 3D Resources. NASA models are free to download and use under the NASA media usage guidelines; NASA does not endorse any product.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is free to download from NASA. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from NASA" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by NASA, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NASA.
Who made this model?: Designed by NASA, published on NASA. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.