Spectral-Kinetic Synergy in Au-Network Engineered FeTiO<sub>3</sub>: A Multi-Field Coupling Strategy for Lunar In Situ Resource Utilization. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)How can humanity achieve lunar self‐sufficiency? We utilize Au topology networks to modify the abundant lunar ilmenite. This catalyst, under sunlight, can convert waste carbon dioxide into space fuel. This design leverages the moon's natural vacuum for green manufacturing, avoiding the waste of gold and serving as “artificial chloroplasts” to sustain ...
Wang Y +9 more
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A petrological, mineralogical and chemical analysis of the lunar mare basalt meteorites LaPaz Icefield 02205, 02224 and 02226 [PDF]
, 2006 LaPaz Icefield (LAP) 02205, 02226, and 02224 are paired stones of a crystalline basaltic lunar meteorite with a low-Ti (3.21–3.43% TiO2) low-Al (9.93–10.45% Al2O3), and low-K (0.11–0.12% K2O) composition.
Joy, K.H. +4 more
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Use of orbiting reflectors to decrease the technological challenges of surviving the lunar night [PDF]
, 2011 In this paper the feasibility of using lunar reflectors to decrease the technological challenges of surviving the lunar night is investigated. This is achieved by attempting to find orbits in the two-body problem where the argument of periapsis is ...
Bewick, Russell +2 more
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Lunar meteorite regolith breccias: an in situ study of impact melt composition using LA-ICP-MS with implications for the composition of the lunar crust [PDF]
, 2007 Dar al Gani (DaG) 400, Meteorite Hills (MET) 01210, Pecora Escarpment (PCA) 02007, and MacAlpine Hills (MAC) 88104/88105 are lunar regolith breccia meteorites that provide sampling of the lunar surface from regions of the Moon that were not visited by ...
Crawford, Ian A. +13 more
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Color Differences on the Lunar Surface [PDF]
, 1968 Both a detailed literature survey and a new observational study were performed to determine and extend the knowledge of spectral reflectivity differences (color differences) on the lunar surface in the extended visible wavelength region.
McCord, Thomas Bard
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A 3D hybrid simulation study of the electromagnetic field distributions in the lunar wake [PDF]
, 2011 As a consequence of its lack of a thick atmosphere and an ionosphere, the interaction of the solar wind with the Moon is characterized by the direct impact of the solar wind on its sunward hemisphere.
W.-H. Ip +7 more
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Mission analysis of Hevelius-lunar microsatellite mission [PDF]
, 2005 This paper describes the mission analysis and design of the 'Hevelius - Lunar Microsatellite Mission'. The main goal of the overall mission is to place a net-lander on the far side of the Moon to perform some scientific experiments.
Colombo, Camilla +3 more
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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022 The lunar soil is an ideal building material for future lunar base construction. In order to improve the strength of lunar soil, basalt with similar composition to lunar soil was used to simulate lunar soil due to lack of real lunar soil, and the ...
Qinyong Ma, Hanyan Wang
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Towards a circular space economy: Knowledge and classification of end-of-life equipment on the moon
Journal of Innovation & KnowledgeThe volume of hardware accumulating on the lunar surface is increasing at an unprecedented rate due to increased interest from both governments and the private sector.
Trunal Patil +3 more
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Using Machine Learning for Lunar Mineralogy-I: Hyperspectral Imaging of Volcanic Samples
UniverseThis study examines the mineral composition of volcanic samples similar to lunar materials, focusing on olivine and pyroxene. Using hyperspectral imaging (HSI) from 400 to 1000 nm, we created data cubes to analyze the reflectance characteristics of ...
Fatemeh Fazel Hesar +5 more
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