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Research Specialist, Steven Elsaid, tells us how Florida Space Institute’s researchers at Exolith Lab are taking a look at plant growth in simulated lunar regolith.
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Two high school students search into microwave sintering as a possible solution to lunar regolith dust
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Hooman Reza Nezhad, a high school senior and ISRU researcher collaborating with the University of Waterloo, is pushing the boundaries of space resource research with his innovative approach to extracting oxygen and metals from Martian regolith. His work, which has garnered international recognition and awards, showcases the potential for sustainable resource utilization on Mars and the importance of innovation in shaping humanity's future in space.
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Jacob Yates, leading an investigation as part of the ARMOR collaborative project, conducted impact tests using Exolith Lab's LHS-1 to study micrometeoroid impacts on lunar regolith, providing insights into spacecraft interactions, extravehicular activities, and off-world habitats. Now, after promising results, he looks forward to the next part of his study.
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Click here to view the full piece! The Promise of Algae: Spirulina as a Game-Changing Solution By Exolith Lab As humanity gears up for extended space missions and colonization of other planets, the cultivation of crops provides a crucial challenge. As...
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