This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical
material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the …

During the final metres of the powered descent of Apollo 11, astronauts Neil Armstrong and
Buzz Aldrin lost sight of the lunar surface. As the retro-rockets fired towards the lunar dust–or …

The geomechanical properties of mineralogically accurate lunar regolith simulants LHS-1
and LMS-1 are quantified and compared to published properties of lunar highlands and …

The quest for viable construction materials for lunar bases has directed scientific inquiry
towards the lunar in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), notably lunar regolith, to synthesize …

Microbiologically induced concrete corrosion (MICC) and stress crack are the most common
structural defects in concrete sewer pipes. To investigate the microbial corrosion behavior of …

In-situ resource utilization is extremely important to not only support additive construction on
the Moon but also to minimize the weight of transportation. The work outlined in this study …

As humankind prepares to establish outposts and infrastructure on the Moon, the ability to
manufacture parts and buildings on-site is crucial. While transporting raw materials from …

Crewed missions to Mars are expected to take place in the coming decades. After short-term
stays, a permanent presence will be desirable to enable a wealth of scientific discoveries …

We provide detailed background, theoretical and practical, on the specific heat of minerals
and mixtures thereof,'astro-materials,'as well as background information on common …

Water is critical in the future of space exploration and development of planetary bodies.
Benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a geophysical measurement technique with …