Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 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.

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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.

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

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The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is a free printable 3D model from NASA by NASA. After a seven-month cruise to Mars and six months of aerobraking to reach its science orbit, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began seeking out the history of water on Mars with its. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

After a seven-month cruise to Mars and six months of aerobraking to reach its science orbit, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began seeking out the history of water on Mars with its science instruments. The instruments zoom in for extreme close-up photography of the martian surface, analyze minerals, look for subsurface water, trace how much dust and water are distributed in the atmosphere, and monitor daily global weather. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission met all its science goals in a two-year primary science phase. Two extensions, the latest beginning in 2010, have added to the bounty of science returns. 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. Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 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.