U.S. spacecraft manufacturer Fortastra has signed a memorandum of understanding with advanced manufacturing company Hadrian to explore the use of additive manufacturing, including 3D printing, in spacecraft development programs. Fortastra designs and operates highly maneuverable spacecraft for safe in-orbit operations. Hadrian will provide precision machining and additive manufacturing capabilities, while Fortastra contributes expertise in space hardware qualification. The two companies will jointly evaluate additive manufacturing processes such as metal and polymer 3D printing, directed energy deposition, and binder jetting, as well as subtractive methods including precision CNC machining, electrical discharge machining, and laser cutting. Hadrian will participate in design reviews, offering design for manufacturability reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments. The collaboration aims to reduce lead times and costs while enhancing performance for the U.S. Space Force and intelligence community. Hadrian established a dedicated additive manufacturing division earlier this year to provide scaled production services for defense clients.