Lunar Observer Laser Altimeter observations for lunar base site selection [PDF]
One of the critical datasets for optimal selection of future lunar landing sites is local- to regional-scale topography. Lunar base site selection will require such data for both engineering and scientific operations purposes.
Bufton, Jack L., Garvin, James B.
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A Remote Laser-mass Spectrometer for Determination of Elemental Composition [PDF]
Determination of the elemental composition of lunar, asteroid, and planetary surfaces is a major concern for science and resource utilization of space.
Deyoung, R. J., Situ, W.
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Extraction of volatile and metals from extraterrestrial materials [PDF]
Since March 1, 1989, attention was concentrated on the extraction of ilmenite from extraterrestrial materials and on the planning and development of laboratory facilities for carbonyl extraction of ferrous metal alloys.
Lewis, John S.
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Resource Prospector, the Decadal Survey and the Scientific Context for the Exploration of the Moon [PDF]
The Inner Planets Panel of the Planetary Exploration Decadal Survey defined several science questions related to the origins, emplacement, and sequestration of lunar polar volatiles: 1.
Andrews, D. R. +2 more
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NASAs Space Launch System: Launch Capability for Lunar Exploration and Transformative Science [PDF]
Excitement is building for the first launch of NASAs Space Launch System (SLS), a unique exploration asset for the agencys Artemis lunar program as well as for a new generation of science missions.
Creech, Stephen D.
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Investigation of Tectonic Processes in the Lunar South Polar Region using Mini-SAR and other data
Saumitra eMukherjee +1 more
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Mesoscale Mechanisms Governing the Shear Strength of Lunar Regolith: Effects of Low Confining Stress and Irregular Particle Morphology. [PDF]
Chen J, Li R, Ji Y, Mo P.
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Impact-processed nitrogen-bearing organics in Chang'e-5 and Chang'e-6 lunar regolith. [PDF]
Dong M +10 more
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Editorial: New advances in lunar and related planetary studies
Caibo Hu +4 more
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