Lunarcrete
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Lunarcrete, also known as "mooncrete", an idea first proposed by Larry A. Beyer of the University of Pittsburgh in 1985, is a hypothetical construction aggregate, similar to concrete, formed from luna
Graphical abstract of AstroCrete concept
Scheme depicting the typical fabrication procedure for producing HSA-based biocomposites
3D-printed Astrocrete samples. (a) after fabrication, (b) during compression testing, and (c) after compression testing.
Life-cycle process flow diagram for HSA/Urea-based biocomposites
In situ resource utilization
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In space exploration, in situ resource utilization is the practice of collection, processing, storing and use of materials found or manufactured on other astronomical objects that replace materials th
Lunarcrete
…use a low-grade concrete block for interior compartments and rooms, and a high-grade dense silica particle cement-based concrete for exterior skins. In situ resource utilization – Astronautical use of materials harvested in outer space Lunar resources…
ISRU Pilot Excavator – A NASA project