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April 16th, 2024
Moon encampment involves multi-nation participation.
Image credit: ESA
GOLDEN, Colorado — There is growing interest by space agencies and the private sector in how to extract resources on the moon to sustain a long-term human presence on that desolate world.
Known as in-situ resource utilization, or ISRU, this off-Earth ability involves the production of oxygen and water for life-support, as well as churning out rocket fuel. Then there’s pulling out metals from the moon to fabricate lunar lodging, landing pads, along with other structures and products.
ISRU is a primary focus of the Center for Space Resources, an interdisciplinary research and technology development hub here at the Colorado School of Mines.
Take a look at my new SpaceNews story on the School of Mines and their ISRU agenda:
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