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

Deep space exploration can satisfy humanity's curiosity about the origin of life and the
evolution of the universe and enhance our understanding of the internal geological structure …

The sampling of extraterrestrial bodies is a critical technology in deep space exploration.
Analyzing these samples allows researchers to uncover valuable information about the …

Existing martian simulants are predominantly based on the chemistry of the average
'global'martian regolith as defined by data on chemical and mineralogical variability …

The development and utilization of lunar resources are entering a critical stage. Immediate
focus is needed on key technologies for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and lunar base …

The European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars mission involves landing a rover on the
surface of Mars on an exobiology mission to extend the search for life. The locomotion …

The search for life in the solar system requires sub-surface exploration capabilities of extra-
terrestrial bodies like the Moon and Mars. To do so different techniques are being …

Key features for space exploration equipment, and in particular drills and sampling
mechanisms, are low weight, small size, and energy efficiency. These characteristics are …

Abstract ExoMars is the European Space Agency (ESA) mission to Mars planned for launch
in 2018, focusing on exobiology with the primary objective of searching for any traces of …

One of the principal differences between locomotion in granular soils using legs when
compared with wheels is that the drag between the leg assembly and the regolith material …