How successful were the lunar sampling tools: Implications for sampling Mars [PDF]
Like the Mars Sample Return endeavor, the Apollo lunar-sample program began with definition of strategy for sample collection and of scientific requirements for sampling hardware design. Several lessons can be illustrated by specific tools. The evolution
Allton, J. H., Dardano, C. B.
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Formation of Nanophase Iron in Lunar Soil Simulant for Use in ISRU Studies [PDF]
, 2005 For the prospective return of humans to the Moon and the extensive amount of premonitory studies necessary, large quantities of lunar soil simulants are required, for a myriad of purposes from construction/engineering purposes all the way to medical ...
Day, James D. M. +3 more
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Optical properties of Apollo 12 moon samples [PDF]
Optical measurements on Apollo 12 soil samples from lunar mare ...
Briggs, F., Oleary, B. T.
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Search for stable strange quark matter in lunar soil using the mass spectrometry technique [PDF]
, 2009 Ke Han, for the LSSS Collaboration
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Enabling lunar and space missions by laser power transmission [PDF]
Applications are proposed for laser power transmission on the Moon. A solar-pumped laser in lunar orbit would beam power to the lunar surface for conversion into either electricity or propulsion needs.
Deyoung, R. J. +3 more
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Journal of Earth System Science, 2005 Back scattered electron and transmission electron imaging of lunar soil grains reveal an abundance of submicrometer-sized pure Fe0 globules that occur in the rinds of many soil grains and in the submillimeter sized vesicular glass-cemented grains called agglutinates. Grain rinds are amorphous silicates that were deposited on grains exposed at the lunar
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Trace geochemistry of lunar material [PDF]
The lunar samples from the Apollo 16 and 17 flights which were analyzed include soil, igneous rock, anorthositic gabbro, orange soil, subfloor basalt, and norite breccia.
Morrison, G. H.
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Magnetic Susceptibility Measurements for in Situ Characterization of Lunar Soil [PDF]
Magnetic separation is a viable method for concentration of components of lunar soils and rocks for use as feedstocks for manufacture of metals, oxygen, and for recovery of volatiles such as He-3.
Oder, R. R.
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Research on the Compactness of Lunar Soil Simulant Based on Static Cone Penetration Test
Applied SciencesThe shear strength and bearing characteristics of lunar soil have a strong connection with its compactness. The compactness varies significantly with depth and has an important effect on engineering activities on the lunar surface.
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Application of the Moessbauer technique to the study of probable lunar and planetary surface material and to the study of returned lunar surface samples Final report [PDF]
Preliminary results from Mossbauer instrumental analysis of Apollo 12 lunar rock and soil ...
Herzenberg, C. L. +2 more
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