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A Goniometric System for Photometric and Polarization Measurements of Planetary Regolith Analogs

Earth and Space Science, Volume 12, Issue 9, September 2025.
Abstract The Planetary Surface Texture Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is a facility for the study of the photometric and polarization behavior of regolith analogs using an ∼1.5‐m‐radius arc goniometer system. This system characterizes the photometric and polarization response of granular materials (planetary ...
Lizeth O. Magaña, David T. Blewett, Anna C. Martin, Goran Basic, Jordan Wiker, Adam Sniderman, Janine Newhook, Parvathy Prem, Brett W. Denevi, Hiroyuki Sato   +9 more
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An Automatic Dry Sieving Mechanism for a Lunar Brick Payload

Applied Sciences
This paper presents the design, implementation, and testing of an automated sieve system tailored for lunar regolith sorting to support ISRU applications, specifically targeting particles of 500 μm size.
Bram Verbruggen, Xiaochen Zhang, Aidan Cowley, Kathryn Hadler   +3 more
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Enhanced Lunar regolith as a key component for supercapacitors and sodium-ion batteries

NPG Asia Materials
The sustainable use of extra-terrestrial materials for energy storage represents a critical step toward achieving long-term lunar and Martian colonization. In this study, lunar regolith simulant is investigated as a multifunctional electrode material for
Kaaviah Manoharan, Bindu Kalleshappa, Martin Pumera   +2 more
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High-Energy Detonation Based Lunar Regolith Simulation for Resource Utilization

Aerospace
As international lunar exploration shifts from mainly understanding the Moon to equally prioritizing its utilization, the requirement for highly similar lunar regolith simulants has grown.
Junyue Tang, Antong Zhao, Shengyuan Jiang, Yang Li, Yu Li, Yi Yang, Zongquan Deng, Xi Wang, Xiangrun Zhao, Tifei Han   +9 more
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Determination of the Dynamic Angle of Repose of Lunar Regolith Simulants

Geosciences
The determination of the dynamic angle of repose (DAR) of lunar regolith simulants is essential for modeling material behavior during in situ resource utilization (ISRU) processes and lunar surface operations.
Mateusz Pawłowski, Damian Pietrusiak, Jakub Wróbel, Janusz Kozubal   +3 more
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Design and experimental study of a tethered self-excavating drilling and coring scheme for lunar deep mining

Meitan kexue jishu
The development and utilization of lunar mineral resources is an important way to solve the earth’s energy crisis. Drilling and coring, an effective method for lunar section sample collection, is a key prerequisite for accurately identifying the ...
Mingzhong GAO, Jiahua LI, Haichun HAO, Jing XIE, Yuanru LI, Lang ZHOU, Zheng GAO, Yan WU, Bing JI, Zhipeng WANG, Xuemin ZHOU   +10 more
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The viscosity and processing of molten lunar regolith

Scientific Reports
Establishing a permanent, self-sufficient habitat for humans on planetary bodies is critical for successful space exploration. In-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) of locally available resources offers the possibility of an energy-efficient and cost ...
James Bowen, Vibha Levin Prabhu, Sungwoo Lim, Mahesh Anand   +3 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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Extraterrestrial regolith is hemostatic and potentially suitable for hemorrhage control in space

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Background: Long-duration space missions beyond low Earth orbit pose increased risks of injury to astronauts. Traumatic hemorrhage will be a cause of preventable death.
Nabil Ali-Mohamad, Ting-Hsuan Wang, Lih Jiin Juang, Nuoya Peng, Massimo F. Cau, Kevin Cannon, Christian J. Kastrup   +6 more
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Effects of wheel width on running performance of four-wheeled small lunar rover

Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
As future lunar habitation plans progress, the importance of landing-based exploration is increasing. Small lunar rovers are considered effective for such missions due to their low deployment risk and cost. However, these rovers are prone to slippage and
Kimitaka WATANABE, Moegi MARU, Masataka KAWAGUCHI, Kazuto TANAKA   +3 more
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