Abstract: A physics-based computer model has been developed to support the development of volatile extraction from the regolith of the Moon and asteroids. The model is based upon empirical data sets for extraterrestrial soils and ...

Abstract: Percussive excavation is researched as a viable technology to reduce the shear strength of the dry lunar soil simulant JSC-1A. Experimental tests were conducted in a percussive and quasi-static test bed, which used a replica ...

Abstract: Future exploration of the Moon will require access to the subsurface and acquisition of samples for scientific analysis and ground truthing of water-ice and mineral reserves for in situ resource utilization purposes. The ...

Abstract: The major advances in knowledge of extraterrestrial bodies come from in situ measurements on robotized measuring devices deployed by international space missions, for example, on the Moon and Mars. It is essential to test ...