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The Hoppers

Friday, 19 April 2024 14:17
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The Hoppers - name and key visual for the ESA astronaut class of 2022 Image: The Hoppers - name and key visual for the ESA astronaut class of 2022

Week in images: 15-19 April 2024

Friday, 19 April 2024 12:10
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Ready to fly

Week in images: 15-19 April 2024

Discover our week through the lens

Destination Earth goes live

Friday, 19 April 2024 11:00
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Destination Earth (DestinE), is an initiative of the European Union, that aims to develop a digital twin, or replica, of our planet.

Destination Earth goes live

Watch the event broadcast live from Finland on 10 June

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Josef Aschbacher and Timo Pesonen sign an agreement to accelerate the use of space

ESA will work closely with the EU to use space to improve life on Earth, following an agreement signed today by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher (left) and the European Commission’s Director-General for Defence Industry and Space, Timo Pesonen.

Earth from Space: The Mekong Delta

Friday, 19 April 2024 07:00
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From dreams to reality: unveiling the ideal in situ construction method for lunar habitats and paving the way to Moon colonization
Based on the technical mechanisms of bonding and cohesion between particles, regolith solidification and formation technologies can be categorized into four groups: reaction solidification (RS), sintering/melting (SM), bonding solidification (BS), and confinement formation (CF) methods. Credit: Charun Bao

As the lunar exploration mission evolves from exploration to construction and utilization, in situ lunar construction becomes an imperative requirement. The key is regolith solidification and formation, aiming to maximize local resource utilization while minimizing transportation and maintenance costs.

Nearly 20 techniques have been employed for preparing -based construction materials, each with distinct requirements and capabilities. Professor Feng from Tsinghua University has conducted a comprehensive review, precise classification, and quantitative evaluation of regolith solidification and formation techniques, shedding light on key challenges and future development directions.

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