Low-cost robust processes are needed to produce construction materials for habitats and
civil infrastructure in the early stages of the development of a permanent base on the moon …

The next step for the exploration of space seems to require the human participation by
means of a long-lasting lunar outpost. Therefore, this paper attempts to review the up-to-date …

The authors demonstrated the feasibility of sintering lunar regolith layer-by-layer solely
using concentrated sunlight. First trials using actual concentrated sunlight led to an …

The key to any presence in space being sustainable is the ability to manufacture the
necessary structures and spares in situ and on-demand, in order to avoid the cost, volume …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of direct fabrication of
lunar/Martian regolith simulant parts, in a freeform environment, using Laser Engineering …

Scientific exploration of extraterrestrial planets has gripped human imagination since the
advent of space travel. Human missions to Mars could produce insight into the essential …

The design of a permanent human habitat on a planetary body other than the Earth is an
idea introduced many decades ago, which became even more significant after the landing of …

Space missions will require the capability to build structures on site using local resources.
Before 2040, NASA and the European Space Agency want to ensure the possibility of a …

Additive manufacturing shows an intrinsic compatibility with building in extra-terrestrial
colonization. The use of raw materials found in situ can drastically reduce the complexity of …

Additive manufacturing and its related techniques have frequently been put forward as a
promising candidate for planetary in-situ manufacturing, from building life-sustaining …