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Extraterrestrial In-Situ Resource Utilization: Mission Requirements and Key Technologies [PDF]

中国工程科学
With the leapfrog development of space technologies, extraterrestrial in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is transitioning from a frontier concept to engineering practices.
Cheng Zhou, Wenbo Qin, Yuyue Gao, Jin Qiao, Lieyun Ding   +4 more
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Hydrogels Improve Plant Growth in Mars Analog Conditions

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2021
Sustainable human settlement on Mars will require in situ resource utilization (ISRU), the collection and utilization of Mars-based resources, including notably water and a substrate for food production.
Frédéric Peyrusson
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Cultivation of the Dematiaceous Fungus Cladosporium sphaerospermum Aboard the International Space Station and Effects of Ionizing Radiation

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
In Space, cosmic radiation is a strong, ubiquitous form of energy with constant flux, and the ability to harness it could greatly enhance the energy-autonomy of expeditions across the solar system.
Nils J. H. Averesch, Nils J. H. Averesch, Graham K. Shunk, Graham K. Shunk, Christoph Kern, Christoph Kern   +5 more
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Screening the Survival of Cyanobacteria Under Perchlorate Stress. Potential Implications for Mars In Situ Resource Utilization

Astrobiology, 2022
Cyanobacteria are good candidates for various martian applications as a potential source of food, fertilizer, oxygen, and biofuels. However, the increased levels of highly toxic perchlorates may be a significant obstacle to their growth on Mars ...
P. Rzymski, B. Poniedziałek, Natalia Hippmann, Ł. Kaczmarek   +3 more
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Integrated in-situ resource utilization system design and logistics for Mars exploration

Acta Astronautica, 2020
This paper develops an interdisciplinary space architecture optimization framework to analyze the tradeoff on in-situ resource utilization options, identify technology gaps, evaluate the benefits of in-situ resource utilization, and optimize the design ...
Hao Chen, Tristan Sarton du Jonchay, L. Hou, K. Ho   +3 more
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Mass Estimate for a Lunar Resource Launcher Based on Existing Terrestrial Electromagnetic Launchers

Machines, 2013
Economic exploitation of lunar resources may be more efficient with a non-rocket approach to launch from the lunar surface. The launch system cost will depend on its design, and on the number of launches from Earth to deliver the system to the Moon. Both
Gordon Roesler
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Supplementing Closed Ecological Life Support Systems with In-Situ Resources on the Moon

Life, 2021
In this review, I explore a broad-based view of technologies for supporting human activities on the Moon and, where appropriate, Mars. Primarily, I assess the state of life support systems technology beginning with physicochemical processes, waste ...
Alex Ellery
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Hydrogen reduction of ilmenite: Towards an in situ resource utilization demonstration on the surface of the Moon

Planetary and Space Science, 2020
Water is one of the most vital resources required for future space exploration. By obtaining water from lunar regolith, humans are one step closer to being independent of Earth's resources enabling longer term exploration missions.
H. Sargeant, F. Abernethy, S. Barber, I. Wright, M. Anand, S. Sheridan, A. Morse   +6 more
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Overview of the Lunar In Situ Resource Utilization Techniques for Future Lunar Missions

Space: Science & Technology, 2023
Along with the rapid development of space technology, extraterrestrial exploration has gradually tended to further-distanced and longer-termed planet exploration.
Peng Zhang, Wei Dai, Ran Niu, Guang Zhang, Guanghui Liu, Xin Liu, Zheng Bo, Zhi Wang, Haibo Zheng, Chengbao Liu, Hanzhe Yang, Yifan Bai, Yang Zhang, Dong Yan, Kefa Zhou, Ming Gao   +15 more
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A Review of Lunar Environment and In-Situ Resource Utilization for Achieving Long-Term Lunar Habitation

Galaxies
The Moon’s unique environment, strategic position, and resource abundance make it a key target for deep space exploration. As lunar missions evolve from research to long-term habitation, leveraging local resources is essential to reduce dependence on ...
Chang Wang, Guoqing Zhang, Yaohui Wang, Lei Song   +3 more
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