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Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 130, Issue 10, October 2025.Abstract Morphological analyses of Viscous Flow Features (VFFs) in the mid‐latitude regions of Mars have led to the hypothesis that these landforms are equivalent to debris‐covered glaciers. Phlegra Montes is a 1400‐km‐long mountain range in the northern mid‐latitudes that spans from 30° to 50°N, where there is an abundance of glacial landsystems ...
Chimira N. Andres, Isaac B. Smith
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Frontiers in Space TechnologiesSustained habitation on Mars demands robust energy storage systems capable of reliable operation under extreme cold, especially during night and dust storm periods that render conventional lithium-ion batteries ineffective.
Chris Z. Liu +4 more
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Development of a figure-of-merit for space missions [PDF]
The concept of a quantitative figure-of-merit (FOM) to evaluate different and competing options for space missions is further developed. Over six hundred individual factors are considered.
Pan, Thomas +2 more
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A figure-of-merit approach to extraterrestrial resource utilization [PDF]
A concept is developed for interrelated optimizations in space missions that utilize extraterrestrial resources. It is shown that isolated (component) optimizations may not result in the best mission.
Kirsch, T., Ramohalli, K.
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International Journal of Mining Science and TechnologyTargeting Chang’E-8 mission’ in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for sustainable lunar habitats, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) provides a viable pathway for in-situ additive manufacturing of lunar regolith.
Sheng Li +8 more
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Power requirements for the first lunar outpost (FLO) [PDF]
NASA's Exploration Program Office is currently developing a preliminary reference mission description that lays the framework from which the nation can return to the Moon by the end of the decade.
Bozek, John M., Cataldo, Robert L.
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Development of a mineralogically replicated Martian regolith simulant informed by Martian meteorites
Cleaner MaterialsMartian regolith simulants play a critical role in scientific research, payload testing, and in situ resource utilization (ISRU) experiments. However, the absence of actual Martian soil samples limits the accuracy of current simulants in replicating the ...
Yutong Deng +5 more
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Propellant production and useful materials: Hardware data from components and the systems [PDF]
During the past year significant progress included: a major breakthrough in oxygen production through discs (instead of tubes) that resulted in two orders-of-magnitude increase in the yield rates, proving that oxygen production from any iron-bearing ...
Ramohalli, Kumar
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Oven Design for In‐Situ Thermal Extraction of Volatiles From Lunar Regolith
Earth and Space ScienceExtracting volatiles from lunar regolith for analysis or utilization is one of the most important aspects of future lunar exploration. However, the low thermal conductivity of lunar regolith poses a challenge.
Renhao Ruan +3 more
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Remarks on ISRU and ISFR Technologies for Manned Missions on Moon and Mars
Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal, 2012 Space colonization and exploitation of extra-terrestrial natural resources could help humanity in facing various Earth problems. In this regard, production of energy and materials starting from Moon and Mars natural resources as well as the ...
A. Concas +5 more
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