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Researchers at the #Ohio State #University proposed using a specialized laser-based #3Dprinting method to turn lunar regolith into hardened building material. This technology could also lead to resilient #habitats that will enable a long-term human presence on the #Moon, #Mars, and beyond 🪐 […]

📢New paper out:

"A classification framework for mapping lunar soils"

We propose a structured system to classify lunar soils for ISRU and future Moon missions — tested on the Apollo 15 deep core.
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#Pedology #Soil #ISRU #Regolith #Moon

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/116165844472175049

#Astrolab is developing a larger rover that can accommodate about 3 cubic meters of payload. The excavating 🪏 equipment would go under the belly of the rover. It is likely that a #FLEX rover will be on the first #SpaceX #Starship […]

The Moon Is ALIVE: China’s Shocking Discovery That Rewrites Space History 🌕 The Moon Isn’t Dead—It’s Breathing (and We Have Proof) Think the Moon is just a cold, stagnant fossil floating in the void? Think again. For decades, we were taught that our lunar neighbor was a dry, geologically deceased rock. But recent breakthroughs from China’s Chang’e lunar missions have just shredded the textbooks, revealing a lunar surface that is far more 'alive' and chemically complex than anyone dared to imagine. Buckle up, because the lunar landscape just got a lot more crowded. In this episode, we dive into the fundamental rewrite of lunar geology that is turning the scientific world upside down. We explore how the Moon functions as a sophisticated "chemical factory," holding the secrets to our future as a multi-planetary species. This isn't just space exploration; it's a total paradigm shift. 🚀 Why everything you knew about the Moon is WRONG: - The 1-Billion-Year Secret: New data proves volcanic activity persisted on the Moon for a billion years longer than previously thought—even on the rugged and mysterious lunar far side. - Water in the Sun: Forget the dark craters; stable hydrated minerals and dynamic water cycles are trapped inside microscopic water-bearing glass beads across sunlit regions. - Natural Graphene Found: The shocking discovery of natural graphene and helium-3 suggests a volcanic history far more intricate and resource-rich than "just a rock." - Atmospheric Interaction: Discover how the Moon is constantly processing solar winds to create essential building blocks for life. 🌑 From Scientific Curiosity to Cosmic Real Estate This isn't just about rocks and dust. This is about planetary evolution and the survival of the human race. By identifying local sources for fuel, water, and building materials, these missions have laid the essential groundwork for permanent lunar bases. The Moon is no longer just a distant object of study; it is a resource-rich frontier ready for industry and long-term human habitation. Is the Moon the key to the stars, or are we just scratching the surface of a much larger galactic mystery? We’re breaking down the controversy, the chemistry, and the generative engine optimization of our future in space. ✨ Join the Movement! If you're ready to look at the night sky differently, hit that subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who still thinks the Moon is a fossil. Let's build the future together! 🛰️🌠 #LunarGeology #SpaceExploration #ChangeMissions #MoonWater #Graphene #FutureOfSpace #NASA #CNSA #PlanetaryScience #AstronomyDaily #LunarBase  

📣 New Podcast! "The Moon Is ALIVE: China’s Shocking Discovery That Rewrites Space History" on @Spreaker #astronomy #astrophysics #change6 #deepspace #futuretech #graphene #helium3 #isru #livingmoon #lunargeology #lunarwater #moonbase #moonmining #nasavscnsa #planetaryscience #sciencepodcast

… sélène (~14 j. sur les quelques ~27,5 de la journée locale), ressources #ISRU négligeables, car uniquement implantées en surface (“only twelve water buckets volatized by LCROSS impact” ; “³He only implanted in the few first centimers of regolith, from more than 4 Gy of solar wind”…).
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The logistics race is on. From 3,000-kg cargo landers to sovereign data relays and the 'leapfrog' exploration of the lunar south pole.

#SpaceEconomy #LunarExploration #ISRU #TechTrends #SpaceLogistics #ILRS #Artemis #BlueOrigin.

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NASA CaRD 1.600°C testte simüle Ay toprağından oksijen üretti NASA CaRD simüle Ay toprağından oksijen üretimini test etti ISRU ve güneş yoğunlaştırmalı yüksek sıcaklık kimyası için teknik eşik aşıldı.

#NASA’nın #CaRD sistemi, 1.600°C üzerinde güneş yoğunlaştırmalı karbotermal indirgeme ile simüle Ay regolitinden oksijen üretimini test etti. #ISRU için teknik eşik geçildi.
#UzayEnerjisi ve ISRU bağlamı:
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Microbes Harvest Metals From Meteorites Aboard The International Space Station - Astrobiology If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes.

Microbes Harvest Metals From Meteorites Aboard The International Space Station
astrobiology.com/2026/02/micr... #Astrobiology #ISRU #spacestation #microbiology

Engineering  -   Aerospace Engineering Ceramics – the Forgotten but Essential Ingredients for a Circular Economy on the Moon Alex Ellery *

Moon settlement requires full resource use. Beyond polar ice and regolith, a #preprint proposes full industrialization via a circular ecology, highlighting the vital role of #ceramics.

👉 Read the full study: buff.ly/BT47RBf

#Academicsky #Engineering #ISRU

Microbial Biomining From Asteroidal Material Onboard The International Space Station - Astrobiology Expanding human space exploration necessitates technologies for sustainable local resource acquisition

Microbial Biomining From Asteroidal Material Onboard The International Space Station
astrobiology.com/2026/02/micr... #astrobiology #ISRU #ISS

Avec le projet Hobi-Wan, l’Agence spatiale européenne imagine la nourriture du futur L’Agence spatiale européenne a récemment lancé le projet pilote en collaboration avec une société finlandaise pour transformer l’air en protéines afin de nourrir les astronautes. Nom de code : Hobi-Wa...

L’ESA imagine nourrir les astronautes autrement : avec HOBI-WAN, la bouffe devient techno spatiale. Futur proche ou délire ? ESA
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#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceFood #ISRU

#ispace is to open a Saudi Arabia subsidiary to advance #lunar exploration partnerships, surface technologies, and #ISRU as the Kingdom scales its space ambitions.

🔗 spacewatch.global/2026/01/ispace-announce-...

#SpaceWatchNews

"Their" wars start thieving #rareearths and precious metals, but changing the paradigm and doing collaborative science we could obtain those resources from space. In addition, the needed technological developments, will also make a positive impact in economy
#ThinkBig #StopWars
#AsteroidMining #ISRU

Team BREMEN's modular system for excavating and processing lunar regolith, tested at the LUNA analog site, won the 2025 Space Resources Challenge.

🔗 spacewatch.global/2025/12/team-bremen-wins...
#SpaceWatchNews #ISRU

Our research group contributing to do new steps on
#AsteroidMining #ISRU in undifferentiated #asteroids
#PlanetarySciences #Chondrites #Meteoritica

Towards Farming On The Moon - Astrobiology To stay long-term on the Moon humans will need to produce food there.

Towards Farming On The Moon
astrobiology.com/2025/10/towa... #astrobiology #Moon #ISRU #Artemis

The lunar mining gold rush is coming – and success requires bridging two worlds Traditional mining expertise plus space startup innovation will equal the winning formula for lunar resource extraction. The post The lunar mining gold rush is coming – and success requires bridging two worlds appeared first on SpaceNews.

The lunar mining gold rush is coming – and success requires bridging two worlds Traditional mining expertise plus space startup innovation will equal the winning formula for lunar resource extraction. The post The lunar mining gold rush is coming – and success requires bridging two worlds appeared first on SpaceNews.

When Will Construction Begin on the Moon’s First Permanent Shelter?* - QuestionClass When will we build the Moon's 1st permanent shelter? Explore 2025's forecasts, roadblocks, & expert insights shaping humanity's next frontier.

The Moon is moving from destination to address. If logistics, power, and radiation shielding converge, construction of a permanent shelter begins mid-2030s. Here’s what to monitor and why it matters for industry.

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#MoonBase #lunar #Aerospace #ISRU #questionclass

Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of throwing this asset away, we should redirect that funding to develop the technology to recycle it. This approach saves a valuable […] The post Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of throwing this asset away, we should redirect that funding to develop the technology to recycle it. This approach saves a valuable […] The post Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of throwing this asset away, we should redirect that funding to develop the technology to recycle it. This approach saves a valuable […] The post Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of throwing this asset away, we should redirect that funding to develop the technology to recycle it. This approach saves a valuable […] The post Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station NASA plans to spend approximately $1 billion of taxpayer money to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030. The ISS contains over $1.5 billion worth of space-grade materials already in orbit. Instead of throwing this asset away, we should redirect that funding to develop the technology to recycle it. This approach saves a valuable […] The post Utilize the ISS as a resource: a common sense, fiscally responsible plan leveraging the International Space Station appeared first on SpaceNews.

Vision for the European Space Economy Vision for the European Space Economy: Positioning the EU as a leader in space

The #European 🇪🇺 Commission's Vision for the European #SpaceEconomy includes #SpaceMining ⚒️ and in-space resource use

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#ISRU #ESA #EUSPA #Europe

Vision for the European Space Economy Vision for the European Space Economy: Positioning the EU as a leader in space

The #European 🇪🇺 Commission's Vision for the European #SpaceEconomy includes #SpaceMining ⚒️ and in-space resource use defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/vision-european-space-ec...

#ISRU #ESA #EUSPA #Europe

Blue Origin advances lunar ISRU with Blue Alchemist design review

Blue Origin's Blue Alchemist ISRU system has passed a Critical Design Review, clearing the way for an autonomous lunar‑environment test slated for 2026. Read more: getnews.me/blue-origin-advances-lun... #blueorigin #bluealchemist #isru

Rover Concept Targets Martian Volcanoes for Resource Harvesting

Researchers propose a rover to mine basaltic rock on Mars volcanoes, like Olympus Mons, to produce oxygen and metal alloys for habitats and fuel. Power could come from solar or RTGs. Read more: getnews.me/rover-concept-targets-ma... #mars #isru #rover

Solar powered moon brick factory could build future lunar cities Chinese scientists have developed a remarkable machine that could revolutionize how humans build structures on the moon. The device works like a 3D printer powered by concentrated sunlight, turning lu...

🌝 Solar powered moon brick factory could build future lunar cities

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#space #moon #manufacturing #isru #lunar #materials