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Iron can be microbially extracted from Lunar and Martian regolith simulants and 3D printed into tough structural materials.

PLoS ONE, 2021
In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is increasingly acknowledged as an essential requirement for the construction of sustainable extra-terrestrial colonies.
Sofie M Castelein, Tom F Aarts, Juergen Schleppi, Ruud Hendrikx, Amarante J Böttger, Dominik Benz, Maude Marechal, Advenit Makaya, Stan J J Brouns, Martin Schwentenwein, Anne S Meyer, Benjamin A E Lehner   +11 more
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Adapting a Mars ISRU System to the Changing Mars Environment

Space: Science & Technology, 2023
This study modeled the performance of a full-scale Mars in situ resource utilization (ISRU) system to produce 30 metric tons of liquid O2, operated for 14 months at half-hourly intervals as the Mars environment changes diurnally and seasonally.
Donald Rapp, Eric Hinterman
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Cyanobacteria and Algal-Based Biological Life Support System (BLSS) and Planetary Surface Atmospheric Revitalizing Bioreactor Brief Concept Review

Life, 2023
Exploring austere environments required a reimagining of resource acquisition and utilization. Cyanobacterial in situ resources utilization (ISRU) and biological life support system (BLSS) bioreactors have been proposed to allow crewed space missions to ...
Ryan Keller, Karthik Goli, William Porter, Aly Alrabaa, Jeffrey A. Jones   +4 more
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Review of In Situ Resource Utilization-Based Biocementation and Regolith Consolidation Techniques for Space Applications

Buildings
With the advancement of space exploration, the development of sustainable construction technologies has become essential for the establishment of enduring extraterrestrial habitats.
Zhen Yan, Satoru Kawasaki
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ISRU and ISFR Science and Technology—A Review of the Last 15 Years

Technologies
In situ resource utilization (ISRU) and in situ fabrication and repair (ISFR) are critical research and technological paradigms for future space exploration.
Giacomo Cao, Alberto Cincotti, Alessandro Concas, Antonio Depau, Giacomo Fais, Nicola Lai, Roberta Licheri, Antonio Mario Locci, Selena Montinaro, Roberto Orrù, Gabriele Traversari   +10 more
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In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for life support in Space [PDF]

, 2022
The 21st century is an era rich in scientific findings with rapid technological development. Hence space travels and the colonization of other celestial bodies would result no longer an image close to the world of science fiction but would be desirable soon. With this aim, many Space Agencies, Research Centers, and Universities are working to establish
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VELOX – A Demonstration Facilility for Lunar Oxygen Extraction in a Laboratory Environment [PDF]

, 2010
The ultimate goal of a permanent human presence on the Moon is discussed intensively within the global lunar community. Obviously, such an effort poses stringent demands not only on the technology but also on logistics, especially considering the ...
Richter, L., Romberg, O., Kreutz, M., Ksenik, E., Braukhane, A.   +4 more
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Development of a New Lunar Regolith Simulant using an Automated Program Framework

Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
Nowadays, the trend in lunar exploration missions is shifting from prospecting lunar surface to utilizing in-situ resources and establishing sustainable bridgehead.
GyeongRok Kwon, Kyeong Ja Kim, Eungseok Yi   +2 more
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The Potential for Lunar and Martian Regolith Simulants to Sustain Plant Growth: A Multidisciplinary Overview

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2022
Bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) are conceived of and developed so as to provide food sources for crewed missions to the Moon or Mars. The in situ resource utilization (ISRU) approach aims to reduce terrestrial input into a BLSS by using ...
Luigi Giuseppe Duri, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Youssef Rouphael, Simona Vingiani, Simona Vingiani, Mario Palladino, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo, Paola Adamo   +8 more
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Water Electrolysis Technologies for Extraterrestrial Water Resource Conversion

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
This paper reviews four water electrolysis technologies for extraterrestrial water conversion: alkaline water electrolysis, proton exchange membrane water electrolysis, solid oxide water electrolysis, and anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. It elaborates on their mechanisms, components, and integration, highlighting challenges such as water ...
Yawen Jiang, Yuan Zhao, Lin Zu, Lili Ling, Yongwei Zhao, Jun Di, Pin Song   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source