LZS-1, Lanzarote (Canary Island, Spain) lunar (Apollo 14) basaltic soil simulant [PDF]
The search for Terrestrial Analogues is essential for the development of future permanent or semi-permanent lunar bases. Terrestrial Analogues are zones where it is possible to probe not only scientific instruments, but also other astronaut capabilities ...
Fernando Alberquilla +3 more
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Intensity dataset acquired through laser scanning of lunar and Martian soil simulants
The future construction effort on the Moon and Mars is increasingly discussed by the scientific community. In authors’ opinion quick, precise and remote measuring technique will be essential for successful development of lunar and Martian construction ...
Jacek Katzer +3 more
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Laser melting manufacturing of large elements of lunar regolith simulant for paving on the Moon [PDF]
The next steps for the expansion of the human presence in the solar system will be taken on the Moon. However, due to the low lunar gravity, the suspended dust generated when lunar rovers move across the lunar soil is a significant risk for lunar ...
Juan-Carlos Ginés-Palomares +12 more
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The utilization of lunar in-situ resources is an important way to realize the construction and operation of Moon scientific research base. The effect of alumina-alkali activator on the mechanical properties of solidified lunar soil simulant was studied ...
Qinyong Ma, Bobo Zhang
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Telomere dynamics and oxidative stress in Arabidopsis grown in lunar regolith simulant [PDF]
NASA envisions a future where humans establish a thriving colony on the Moon by 2050. Plants will be essential for this endeavor, but little is known about their adaptation to extraterrestrial bodies.
Borja Barbero Barcenilla +10 more
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Biomining of lunar regolith simulant EAC-1 A with the fungus Penicillium simplicissimum [PDF]
Background On a future lunar habitat, acquiring needed resources in situ will inevitably come from the Lunar regolith. Biomining, i.e. the use of microorganisms to extract metals from the regolith, is sustainable and energy-efficient, making it highly ...
João Figueira +6 more
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Development and characterization of a regional lunar soil simulant for emirates lunar missions
Lunar soil simulants (LSS) have been pivotal in the success of past and current lunar missions. They have enhanced the design of lander and rover wheels through interaction studies on the lunar testbed under simulated environmental conditions.
Bo Peng +4 more
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The utilization of in-situ lunar resources has become the core path for the construction of lunar scientific research stations. This paper adds multi-walled cabon nanotbes (MWCNTs) and basalt fibers (BF) into basalt-simulated lunar soil to study the ...
MA Qinyong, YANG Jinhui, ZHANG Bobo
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Differential thermal analysis of lunar soil simulant [PDF]
Differential thermal analysis of a lunar soil simulant, 'Minnesota Lunar Simulant-1' (MLS-1) was performed. The MLS-1 was tested in as-received form (in glass form) and with another silica.
Setzer, A., Tucker, D.
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Turning earthworms into moonworms: Earthworms colonization of lunar regolith as a bioengineering approach supporting future crop growth in space [PDF]
The earthworms beneficial effects on soils may be promising to improve lunar soil fertility, enabling the use of local substrates for space farming. Herein, we investigated the effects of the lunar regolith simulant (LHS-1) at different concentrations in
Donato Romano +3 more
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