Tech impact is reaching even beyond the confines of Earth itself. According to an example in your chapter, how was a tool on the International Space Station recently acquired?:
A) It was purchased via China's Alibaba - showing global sourcing extends to the extraterrestrial.
B) It was delivered to the launch site when summoned from Space using the FedEx app.
C) It was an out-of-print product that an Etsy producer was able to craft and deliver for the next resupply flight.
D) It was printed on-demand using 3D printing technology.

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The tool on the International Space Station was acquired by printing it on-demand using 3D printing technology. This demonstrates the advanced capabilities and practical applications of 3D printing in space exploration, allowing astronauts to produce tools and parts as needed directly on the ISS.

Tech Impact Is Reaching Even Beyond the Confines of Earth