Microsoft collaborated with Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to 3D-print a Zune player onboard the International Space Station (ISS). The music player will be created using Redwireās Additive Manufacturing Facility to illustrate space-based manufacturing in an engaging demo while highlighting the current and future applications of 3D printing in space.
The first-generation Microsoft Zune 30 was released on November 14, 2006, priced at $249.99 ($374.29 in 2023) and included multiple social features including the ability to share songs with other Zune users wirelessly. Plus, songs that had been transferred over Wi-Fi could be played three times over three days. It featured a 1.8-inch LCD, Freescale i.MX31L processor, up to 64GB of internal storage, and a circular directional pad.
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As a global champion for STEAM education, Microsoft is working with Redwire to bolster outreach to students by drawing inspiration from the science and technology themes in āGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3′. As part of our collaboration, weāre launching Zune.net, an interactive educational website that features resources including a free virtual classroom video, a teacherās guide that gives students behind-the-scenes access to how 3D printing in space works, and additional resources for coding skills and STEAM careers,” said Steve Kitay, Senior Director, Microsoft Azure Space.
