Tag: Moon resources
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Robotic Pioneers: How Robotic Explorers Are Preparing Humans for Mars
Introducing the Robotic Blueprint for Mars As space agencies set their sights on sustained human activity on the Red Planet, robotic explorers are quietly building the blueprint. These autonomous missions, from lunar snow and water prospecting to asteroid-derived fuel studies, are testing the technologies and strategies that will keep astronauts safe, powered, and productive on…
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Platinum from Space: Moon Craters as Rich Metal Reserves
Moon Craters as Potential Mineral Mines New research published in Planetary and Space Science proposes that lunar impact craters could harbor substantial deposits of platinum‑group metals. Led by a Canadian astronomer and conducted with partners from American and British institutions, the study shifts the focus from near‑Earth asteroids to the Moon as a practical source…