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Multi-robot cooperation for lunar In-Situ resource utilization. [PDF]

Front Robot AI, 2023
This paper presents a cooperative, multi-robot solution for searching, excavating, and transporting mineral resources on the Moon. Our work was developed in the context of the Space Robotics Challenge Phase 2 (SRCP2), which was part of the NASA ...
Martinez Rocamora B, Kilic C, Tatsch C, Pereira GAS, Gross JN.   +4 more
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Production of Martian fiber by in-situ resource utilization strategy. [PDF]

iScience, 2023
Summary: Many countries and commercial organizations have shown great interest in constructing a Martian base. In situ resource utilization (ISRU) provides a cost-effective way to achieve this ambitious goal.
Guo ZS, Xing D, Xi XY, Liang CG, Hao B, Zeng X, Tang H, Chen H, Yin W, Zhang P, Zhou K, Zheng Q, Ma PC.   +12 more
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Biologically-Based and Physiochemical Life Support and In Situ Resource Utilization for Exploration of the Solar System-Reviewing the Current State and Defining Future Development Needs. [PDF]

Life (Basel), 2021
The future of long-duration spaceflight missions will place our vehicles and crew outside of the comfort of low-Earth orbit. Luxuries of quick resupply and frequent crew changes will not be available.
Keller RJ, Porter W, Goli K, Rosenthal R, Butler N, Jones JA.   +5 more
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In situ resource utilization of lunar soil for highly efficient extraterrestrial fuel and oxygen supply. [PDF]

Natl Sci Rev, 2023
Building up a lunar settlement is the ultimate aim of lunar exploitation. Yet, limited fuel and oxygen supplies restrict human survival on the Moon.
Zhong Y, Low J, Zhu Q, Jiang Y, Yu X, Wang X, Zhang F, Shang W, Long R, Yao Y, Yao W, Jiang J, Luo Y, Wang W, Yang J, Zou Z, Xiong Y.   +16 more
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Designing the bioproduction of Martian rocket propellant via a biotechnology-enabled in situ resource utilization strategy. [PDF]

Nat Commun, 2021
Mars colonization demands technological advances to enable the return of humans to Earth. Shipping the propellant and oxygen for a return journey is not viable.
Kruyer NS, Realff MJ, Sun W, Genzale CL, Peralta-Yahya P.   +4 more
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Extraterrestrial artificial photosynthetic materials for in-situ resource utilization. [PDF]

Natl Sci Rev, 2021
Abstract Aerospace milestones in human history, including returning to the moon and manned Martian missions, have been implemented in recent years. Space exploration has become one of the global common goals, and to ensure the survival and development of human beings in the extraterrestrial extreme environment has been becoming the basic
Yang L, Zhang C, Yu X, Yao Y, Li Z, Wu C, Yao W, Zou Z.   +7 more
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An assumption of in situ resource utilization for “bio-bricks” in space exploration

Frontiers in Materials, 2023
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) mimics the natural cementation process that occurs in various geological settings by using the bicarbonate minerals resulting from various bacterial metabolic pathways as cementing agents.
Hongyan Zuo, Shuisong Ni, Meiying Xu, Meiying Xu   +3 more
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Screening the Survival of Cyanobacteria Under Perchlorate Stress. Potential Implications for Mars In Situ Resource Utilization. [PDF]

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 ...
Rzymski P, Poniedziałek B, Hippmann N, Kaczmarek Ł.   +3 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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