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Controlled Source DAS Coupling Tests: Implications for Unburied Deployment on the Moon and Earth

Earth and Space Science, Volume 13, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Moonquake recordings are key to understanding the Moon's internal structure, yet existing data from the Apollo missions are limited. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) offers a promising alternative to conventional seismometers for future lunar seismic monitoring, particularly due to its robustness and suitability for high‐scattering ...
S. Probst, A. Zandanel, J. O. A. Robertsson, C. M. Donahue   +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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BeeRootBot: A Bioinspired Robotic Probe Exhibiting Apical Growth through In Situ Soil Binding

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.
This study introduces a novel method for consolidating subterranean exploration pathways in plant‐inspired robots by binding in‐situ soil with beeswax, a biobased material. This simultaneous advancement and wall‐lining process reduces penetration resistance, enhances exploration efficiency, enables communication and resource sharing, and promotes ...
Sachin Sachin, Alessio Mondini, Stefano Mariani, Emanuela Del Dottore, Barbara Mazzolai   +4 more
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The Potential for Lunar and Martian Regolith Simulants to Sustain Plant Growth: A Multidisciplinary Overview

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2022
Bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) are conceived of and developed so as to provide food sources for crewed missions to the Moon or Mars. The in situ resource utilization (ISRU) approach aims to reduce terrestrial input into a BLSS by using ...
Luigi Giuseppe Duri, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Youssef Rouphael, Simona Vingiani, Simona Vingiani, Mario Palladino, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo, Paola Adamo   +8 more
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Binder Jetting of Lunar Regolith: Densification Optimization in Air and Vacuum, and Mechanical Performance Evaluation

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Volume 109, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Binder jetting has emerged as a compelling approach for processing lunar regolith, as it is well‐suited for low‐energy environments and requires lower amounts of organic binder, compared to the competitive technologies. This study investigates the feasibility of binder jetting lunar regolith simulants from micrometric particles, focusing on ...
Marco Mariani, Maxim Isachenkov, Francesco Bertolini, Carmen Galassi, Antonio Mattia Grande, Giuseppe Sala, Nora Lecis   +6 more
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LZS-1, Lanzarote (Canary Island, Spain) lunar (Apollo 14) basaltic soil simulant

Scientific Reports, 2022
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, Jesús Martínez-Frías, Valentín García-Baonza, Rosario Lunar   +3 more
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The Effect of Tip Design on Technological Performance During the Exploration of Earth, Lunar, and Martian Soil Environments

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 1, Page 387-408, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the penetration performance of soil‐burrowing probes with different tip designs during shallow‐depth penetration in various media, including terrestrial soils (Hostun sand) and well‐characterized planetary soil simulants (LHS‐1 Lunar regolith simulant and MGS‐1 Martian regolith simulant).
Serena Rosa Maria Pirrone, Emanuela Del Dottore, Gunter Just, Barbara Mazzolai, Luc Sibille   +4 more
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Design, test, and verification of in-situ condition preserved coring and analysis system in lunar-based simulation environment

International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
The lunar surface and its deep layers contain abundant resources and valuable information resources, the exploration and exploitation of which are important for the sustainable development of the human economy and society.
Haichun Hao, Mingzhong Gao, Yan Wu, Zheng Gao, Yongcheng Li, Xuemin Zhou, Peng Chu, Xuan Wang, Jiahua Li, Lang Zhou, Jie Song, Tianxiang Ao, Yikun Yang   +12 more
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Functionality Enhancement of Pullulan‐Based Composites for Food Packaging Applications

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Contemporary research in food packaging is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum‐based materials. Pullulan, a microbial biopolymer traditionally employed as a food additive, is harnessing interest for food packaging applications due to its exceptional film‐forming ability, biodegradability, and nontoxic nature.
Bibek Bahadur Shrestha, Jayeeta Mitra, Saji George   +2 more
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Crop growth and viability of seeds on Mars and Moon soil simulants

Open Agriculture, 2019
If humans are going to establish a base on the Moon or on Mars they will have to grow their own crops. An option is to use Lunar and Martian regolith. These regoliths are not available for plant growth experiments, therefore NASA has developed regolith ...
Wamelink G.W.W., Frissel J.Y., Krijnen W.H.J., Verwoert M.R.   +3 more
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