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Stance and Gait Analysis of Apollo Astronauts on the Moon
Muscle &Nerve, Volume 73, Issue 5, Page 746-754, May 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction/Aim As humans return to the Moon, safe efficient ambulation and fall prevention on the lunar surface are key concerns. The analysis of gait from archived Apollo mission video footage is now possible with pose estimation video analysis software.
Faye Y. Chiou‐Tan +4 more
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Shear Properties of Lunar Regolith Simulants
Procedia Engineering, 2014 AbstractThe accuracy of lunar regolith simulants for lunar drilling and sampling is mainly based on their particle shape and grain size distribution. To determine the grain-size distribution and shear strength parameters, grain-size distribution tests and conventional tri-axial compression experiments were conducted on the lunar regolith simulants.
Lu, Zhang, Jianguo, Lv
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Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 7, 16 April 2026.Abstract Understanding the interplay between micrometeoroid impacts and solar wind irradiation is crucial for interpreting lunar surface evolution. Using reactive molecular dynamics simulations and surface binding energy (SBE) analyses, this study investigates the coupled effects of these two dominant space weathering processes on lunar regolith ...
Ziyu Huang, Masatoshi Hirabayashi
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Bio‐Inspired Swarm Robotics Design for Mine Automation
Natural Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2026.Ants demonstrate tandem running for cooperative haulage, and honeybees use memory‐based routes between hive and flowers. These behaviours inspire autonomous haulage robots in open‐pit mines to achieve efficient scan‐plan‐retrieve ore transport, replacing small haulage robots with large mining trucks.
Joven Tan +2 more
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Development and Validation of a Model for Hydrogen Reduction of JSC-1A [PDF]
Hydrogen reduction of lunar regolith has been proposed as a viable technology for oxygen production on the moon. Hydrogen reduces FeO present in the lunar regolith to form metallic iron and water. The water may be electrolyzed to recycle the hydrogen and
Altenberg B. H. +7 more
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Polarization Changes in Lunar Simulant Soil: The Role of Incident, Reflection, and Off‐Plane Angles
Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2026.Abstract Observing the polarization of the lunar regolith is essential for obtaining detailed information about the composition and characteristics of lunar soil. Observations conducted via lunar orbiters facilitate polarization measurements over wide areas; however, achieving very high‐resolution imaging requires either a large optical system or a ...
Jinkyu Kim +5 more
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An investigation of the thermal shock resistance of lunar regolith and the recovery of hydrogen from lunar soil heated using microwave radiation [PDF]
The objective is to develop a better understanding of the thermal shock properties of lunar regolith sintered using 2.45 GHz electromagnetic radiation and to do a preliminary study into the recovery of bound hydrogen in lunar soil heated using 2.45 GHz ...
Meek, T. T.
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Modeling Ganymede's Surface Charging in Preparation for the JUICE Mission
Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.Abstract The European Space Agency's (ESA) JUICE mission (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is en route to the Jovian system to characterize Ganymede's subsurface ocean. Determining the ocean's conductivity and depth requires precise measurements of its induced magnetic field at the position of JUICE.
Betty Pei‐Chun Tsai +10 more
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Evaluation of geophysical properties of the lunar regolith for the design of precursor scientific missions for the space exploration initiative [PDF]
The following topics are addressed: (1) the frequency of encountering boulders that represent hazards to lunar operations; (2) the ease of lunar soil excavation; (3) the use of explosives in excavation operation; (4) the trafficability of the regolith ...
Morgan, Paul
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Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.Abstract Xenon (Xe) is a heavy noble gas with intriguing chemical properties, such as having several stable isotopes and the ability to form compounds under extreme conditions. Despite the predictions based on cosmochemical models that suggest xenon should be relatively abundant in planetary reservoirs, empirical data indicate a significant depletion ...
Avinash Kumar Both +2 more
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