{"title":"Lunar Regolith Simulants","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpace Resource Technologies' Lunar Regolith simulants are designed to match the mineralogical composition and geotechnical characteristics of the surfaces that they simulate. The high-fidelity Lunar soil analogs currently available include \u003c\/span\u003eLunar Highlands (LHS-1), Lunar Highlands Anorthosite (LHS-1-25A), Lunar Highlands Dust (LHS-1D), Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade (LHS-1E), Lunar Highlands (LHS-2), Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade (LHS-2E), Lunar Mare (LMS-1), Lunar Mare Dust (LMS-1D, Lunar Mare Engineering Grade (LMS-1E), Lunar Mare (LMS-2), Lunar South Pole (LSP-2), Anorthosite Agglutinate, Lunar Constituent Mineral Samples.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lhs-1-lunar-highlands-simulant","title":"Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1) - Research \u0026 Hardware Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Simulant LHS-1 is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA research-grade lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of lunar surface materials for scientific research and lunar hardware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2538\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLHS-1 represents lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most geologically abundant and scientifically significant terrains on the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003eIts formulation is derived from Apollo-era sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science. \u003cstrong\u003eMineralogy, particle size distribution, chemistry, density, and mechanical behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e are carefully controlled to reflect lunar highlands material under laboratory and engineering test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3102\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003eThis simulant is designed to behave like real lunar highlands regolith in terrestrial testing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3155\" data-start=\"3109\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3273\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003eLHS-1 is engineered for accuracy in the properties that directly impact experimental outcomes and system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3306\" data-start=\"3275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3306\" data-start=\"3275\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3496\" data-start=\"3307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3309\"\u003eParticle size distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3367\" data-start=\"3338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3367\" data-start=\"3340\"\u003eMineralogical composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3370\"\u003eBulk density and porosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3421\" data-start=\"3398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3421\" data-start=\"3400\"\u003eMechanical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3424\"\u003eThermal properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3471\" data-start=\"3445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3471\" data-start=\"3447\"\u003eElectrostatic behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3496\" data-start=\"3472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3496\" data-start=\"3474\"\u003eChemical composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3663\" data-start=\"3498\"\u003eThese characteristics enable confident use in experiments and hardware validation where material behavior is critical to performance, durability, and risk reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"224\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"269\"\u003eLHS-1 Lunar Highlands Simulant is widely used in peer-reviewed research supporting both lunar surface characterization and multiple In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) pathways, including oxygen extraction, metal production, geotechnical operations, and construction-scale manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"616\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0094576520305361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"616\"\u003eIsachenkov et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"647\"\u003ePlanetary and Space Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eComprehensive characterization of LHS-1 for ISRU research, including mineralogy, chemistry, and thermal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S027311772300162X\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"800\"\u003eLong-Fox et al. (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eAdvances in Space Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eQuantifies geotechnical and mechanical properties governing excavation, handling, and regolith–hardware interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"982\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525002504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eLomax et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eEvaluates oxygen extraction efficiency from lunar regolith simulants using molten salt electrolysis, including highlands material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525000980?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eSchild et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003eCharacterizes metallic products derived from electrochemical reduction of lunar regolith simulants relevant to in-situ manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0094576525008422?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eXu et al. (2025\/2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eDemonstrates laser additive manufacturing using LHS-1 as feedstock for structural fabrication applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eCollectively, these studies validate LHS-1 as a high-fidelity lunar highlands analog suitable for scientific investigation, ISRU process development, and lunar surface systems engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet December 2025\" style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368205\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet May 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368205\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet May 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003ca title=\"LHS-1 SDS\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Previous spec sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003es and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee9b00;\"\u003eThe individual minerals that make up our Lunar Simulants are available \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ee9b00;\" title=\"Lunar Constituent Mineral Sample Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/exolithsimulants.com\/products\/lunar-constituent-mineral-samples?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"125\" style=\"width: 95.9572%; height: 139.438px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-2021_Updated.pdf\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet Before 2021\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"001-01-001-0120\"}'\u003e001-01-001-0120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003eBefore 06\/2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0a9396;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Dec2022.pptx.pdf?v=1688051876\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet 2022-Present\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"002-01-001-0621\"}'\u003e002-01-001-0621\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e06\/2021 - 07\/2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852728\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet Dec 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-01-001-0523\"}'\u003e003-01-001-0523\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e08\/2023 - 04\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet December 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-01-001-0523\"}'\u003e003-01-001-1225\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3705\" data-start=\"3670\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3707\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4093\" data-start=\"3724\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3764\" data-start=\"3724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3764\" data-start=\"3726\"\u003ePlanetary science and lunar research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3811\" data-start=\"3765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3811\" data-start=\"3767\"\u003eISRU technology development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3878\" data-start=\"3812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3878\" data-start=\"3814\"\u003eLunar surface, excavation, and infrastructure hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3923\" data-start=\"3879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3923\" data-start=\"3881\"\u003eSpace agencies and national laboratories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3976\" data-start=\"3924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3976\" data-start=\"3926\"\u003ePrivate aerospace and commercial space companies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4024\" data-start=\"3977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4024\" data-start=\"3979\"\u003eDefense and government research contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4093\" data-start=\"4025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4093\" data-start=\"4027\"\u003eUniversity research programs and advanced laboratory instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4115\" data-start=\"4095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4115\" data-start=\"4095\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3335\" data-start=\"3286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3335\" data-start=\"3288\"\u003eDecorative or novelty applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3372\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3372\" data-start=\"3338\"\u003eConsumer or cosmetic product use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3428\" data-start=\"3373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3428\" data-start=\"3375\"\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4385\" data-start=\"4341\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4476\" data-start=\"4386\"\u003eLHS-1 is commonly used in programs preparing technologies for lunar deployment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4868\" data-start=\"4478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4527\" data-start=\"4478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4527\" data-start=\"4480\"\u003eLunar surface and subsurface hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4571\" data-start=\"4528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4571\" data-start=\"4530\"\u003eISRU process development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4627\" data-start=\"4572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4627\" data-start=\"4574\"\u003eRegolith melting, sintering, and thermal processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4691\" data-start=\"4628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4691\" data-start=\"4630\"\u003eAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing using lunar regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4694\"\u003eSolar cell, power, and energy system testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4800\" data-start=\"4741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4800\" data-start=\"4743\"\u003eMechanical, thermal, and electrostatic characterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4868\" data-start=\"4801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4868\" data-start=\"4803\"\u003eEnvironmental interaction studies relevant to the lunar surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4868\" data-start=\"4801\"\u003ePlant growth research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4902\" data-start=\"4875\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003cstrong data-end=\"4929\" data-start=\"4904\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5199\" data-start=\"4930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4997\" data-start=\"4930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4997\" data-start=\"4932\"\u003eReferenced in hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5047\" data-start=\"4998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5047\" data-start=\"5000\"\u003eUsed by NASA and international space agencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5114\" data-start=\"5048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5114\" data-start=\"5050\"\u003eApplied by private aerospace companies and defense contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5199\" data-start=\"5115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5199\" data-start=\"5117\"\u003eUtilized in ISRU research, materials science, and hardware qualification testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5332\" data-start=\"5201\"\u003eLHS-1 is widely regarded as the most accurate commercially available lunar highlands simulant for serious research and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5367\" data-start=\"5339\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5464\" data-start=\"5368\"\u003eDirect testing on the lunar surface is not feasible during early-stage research and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5689\" data-start=\"5466\"\u003eHigh-fidelity terrestrial simulants like LHS-1 enable researchers and engineers to reduce mission risk, validate system performance, and develop confidence that technologies will behave as expected in the lunar environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5800\" data-start=\"5691\"\u003eWhen failure carries high cost, schedule impact, and mission risk, accurate terrestrial testing is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5846\" data-start=\"5807\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6196\" data-start=\"5847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5883\" data-start=\"5847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5883\" data-start=\"5849\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5956\" data-start=\"5884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5956\" data-start=\"5886\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6009\" data-start=\"5957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6009\" data-start=\"5959\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6074\" data-start=\"6010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6074\" data-start=\"6012\"\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6125\" data-start=\"6075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6125\" data-start=\"6077\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6196\" data-start=\"6126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6196\" data-start=\"6128\"\u003eCustom grain sizes or configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6239\" data-start=\"6203\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6389\" data-start=\"6240\"\u003eLHS-1 supports responsible lunar exploration and development by enabling rigorous, high-confidence terrestrial testing prior to off-world deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLHS-1 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping lunar surface or subsurface hardware where material behavior must be representative of lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying ISRU processes where chemistry, mineralogy, and particle interactions materially affect process performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting thermal, mechanical, or electrostatic interactions between hardware and lunar regolith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValidating excavation, mobility, handling, or material transport systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducting materials science, plant growth experiments, or geotechnical experiments related to lunar environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming laboratory experiments where repeatability, batch consistency, and controlled material properties are required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing flight-relevant systems where terrestrial testing is used to reduce mission risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting university-level instruction or supervised educational experiments requiring realistic lunar material analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6389\" data-start=\"6240\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43072919797938,"sku":"LC-M9RA-IUOW","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_lunar_regolith_simulant.png?v=1780764599"},{"product_id":"lms-1-lunar-mare-simulant","title":"Lunar Mare (LMS-1) High-Fidelity Regolith Simulant","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Mare Simulant LMS-1 is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA research-grade \u003cstrong\u003eLunar Mare Regolith Simulant \u003c\/strong\u003eengineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of lunar basaltic surface materials for scientific research, engineering validation, and technology development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 represents lunar mare regolith, the basaltic surface material that forms the Moon’s dark plains and constitutes a large fraction of historically explored lunar terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts formulation is informed by Apollo sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science. Terrestrial minerals are combined in controlled proportions to approximate mare regolith mineralogy, particle size distribution, density, chemistry, and mechanical behavior under laboratory and engineering test conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis simulant is designed to behave like real lunar mare regolith in terrestrial testing environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 is engineered for accuracy in the properties that directly affect experimental outcomes and system performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle size distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogical composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulk density and porosity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrostatic and surface interaction behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese characteristics enable confident use in experiments and hardware validation where material behavior directly impacts performance, durability, and risk reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\" color=\"#0a9396\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lms-1-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368207\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET MAY 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852728\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET DEC 2023\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" title=\"LMS-1 SDS Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" style=\"color: #005f73;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Previous spec sheets and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XRD data is from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hamilton.edu\/academics\/analytical-lab\" title=\"Hamilton Analytical Lab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHamilton Analytical Lab\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eThe individual minerals that make up our Lunar Simulants are available \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exolithsimulants.com\/products\/lunar-constituent-mineral-samples?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" title=\"Lunar Constituent Mineral Sample Set\" style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 80.0716%; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDate Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lms-1-spec-sheet-2021.pptx.pdf?v=1688054208\" title=\"LMS-1 Spec Sheet 2021\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e001-02-001-0120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBefore 06\/2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lms-1-spec-sheet-Dec2022.Updated.pdf\" title=\"LMS-1 Spec Sheet 2022\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e002-02-001-0621\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6\/2021 - 08\/2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852728\" title=\"LMS-1 Spec Sheet 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e003-02-001-0523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e09\/2023 - 04\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1 SPEC SHEET MAY 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e003-02-001-1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanetary science and lunar research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISRU technology development and validation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar surface and subsurface hardware testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials science and geotechnical research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace agencies and national laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate aerospace and commercial space companies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefense and government research organizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity research programs, laboratory coursework, and supervised educational use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative, novelty, or souvenir applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumer, cosmetic, or personal product use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0cb0d99b-7fff-cd6d-f733-5c03dd2fc77f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 is frequently used in programs preparing technologies for lunar deployment, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar surface and subsurface hardware testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISRU process development and validation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegolith melting, sintering, and thermal processing studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing with lunar regolith analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical, thermal, and electrostatic interaction characterization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant growth research and other biological applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eEnvironmental interaction studies relevant to lunar surface operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 has been adopted globally by researchers and organizations requiring realistic terrestrial test materials for lunar applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is used in planetary science research, ISRU development, materials science studies, and hardware evaluation programs where representative lunar mare material behavior is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eLMS-1 Lunar Mare Simulant is used in peer-reviewed research supporting both lunar regolith fidelity and multiple In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) pathways, including oxygen extraction, electrochemical reduction, regolith handling, and in-situ manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0019103521005108?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eIsachenkov et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"676\"\u003ePlanetary and Space Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eFoundational characterization of LMS-1 and LHS-1 demonstrating suitability for ISRU research, including mineralogy, chemistry, and thermal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S027311772300162X?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eLong-Fox et al. (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eAdvances in Space Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eQuantifies geotechnical and mechanical properties governing excavation, conveying, and regolith–hardware interaction using LMS-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0032063321002476?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eMeurisse et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eElectrochimica Acta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eDemonstrates electrochemical oxygen extraction behavior from lunar mare regolith simulants, including LMS-1, at reduced processing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525002504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eLomax et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eEvaluates oxygen extraction endpoints and reduction efficiency using lunar mare and highlands simulants relevant to ISRU process optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ui.adsabs.harvard.edu\/abs\/2025AcAau.233..218I\/abstract?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eIantaffi et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eInvestigates laser-based additive manufacturing using LMS-1, supporting construction-scale ISRU and in-situ fabrication workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eCollectively, these studies validate LMS-1 as a high-fidelity lunar mare analog suitable for scientific research, ISRU process development, regolith operations engineering, and in-situ manufacturing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect testing on the lunar surface is not feasible during early-stage research and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-fidelity terrestrial simulants like LMS-1 enable researchers and engineers to validate system performance, reduce mission risk, and develop confidence that technologies will behave as expected in lunar environments. When failure carries high cost, schedule impact, or mission risk, accurate terrestrial testing is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom grain sizes or configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 supports responsible lunar science and technology development by enabling rigorous, high-confidence terrestrial testing prior to off-world deployment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping lunar surface or subsurface systems where basaltic regolith behavior must be representative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying ISRU processes where mineralogy, chemistry, and particle interactions affect outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting excavation, mobility, handling, or material transport systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducting materials science, plant growth research or geotechnical experiments related to lunar environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluating thermal, mechanical, or electrostatic interactions with lunar regolith analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming laboratory experiments requiring repeatability and controlled material properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing flight-relevant systems where terrestrial testing is used to reduce mission risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting university-level instruction or supervised educational experiments requiring realistic lunar material analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43090434621618,"sku":"B7-E2EI-16S3","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1_w_gram.png?v=1732134971"},{"product_id":"lhs-1d-lunar-highland-dust-simulant","title":"Lunar Highlands Dust Simulant (LHS-1D) - Fine-Dust Research \u0026 Environmental Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Dust Simulant LHS-1D is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine-dust lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered with particle sizes \u0026lt;30 µm (mean ~7 µm) for experiments requiring high-fidelity lunar dust analogs, including dust mitigation, hardware exposure, and biological and environmental response studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"959\"\u003eLHS-1D is a fine-dust variant of the Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1), produced to enable experimentation with the ultra-fine fraction of lunar regolith that dominates dust behavior on the lunar surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eThe simulant consists exclusively of particles finer than 30 µm, with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003emean particle size of approximately 7 µm\u003c\/strong\u003e, closely matching the size range responsible for adhesion, abrasion, electrostatic behavior, and biological interaction effects observed in lunar dust studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eLike LHS-1, LHS-1D is mineralogically derived from lunar highlands compositions informed by Apollo sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and peer-reviewed lunar science, and is designed to behave like lunar fine dust under terrestrial laboratory and environmental test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eLHS-1D is engineered to replicate the physical and particle-scale characteristics of lunar dust that are critical to dust-driven interactions with systems, materials, and biological samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003eFine particle size distribution (\u0026lt;30 µm; mean ~7 µm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eMineralogical composition representative of lunar highlands material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003eParticle angularity and surface morphology relevant to abrasion and adhesion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003eMechanical and electrostatic behavior of fine regolith dust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003eChemical composition relevant to surface and environmental exposure studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003eThese characteristics support reliable experimentation where fine-particle behavior directly influences outcomes, contamination risk, or environmental response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1D-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" title=\"LHS-1D Spec Sheet 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e       \u003ca title=\"LHS-1D SDS Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1D_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e Constituent Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Previous spec sheets and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.3474%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1561%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.0419%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDate 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Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2580\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3213\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003eDust mitigation research and technology evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003eLunar surface hardware abrasion, contamination, and ingress 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data-start=\"3288\"\u003eConsumer, cosmetic, or personal product use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3672\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3626\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3828\" data-start=\"3673\"\u003eLHS-1D is frequently used in research areas where the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3767\" data-start=\"3727\"\u003efine dust fraction of lunar regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e governs system, material, or biological response, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4460\" data-start=\"3830\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3883\" data-start=\"3830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3883\" data-start=\"3832\"\u003eDust mitigation system development and 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chambers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4262\" data-start=\"4200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4262\" data-start=\"4202\"\u003eBiological response studies to fine regolith dust exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4325\" data-start=\"4263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4325\" data-start=\"4265\"\u003eCell survivability, attachment, or degradation experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4383\" data-start=\"4326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4383\" data-start=\"4328\"\u003eMicrobial persistence and biofilm interaction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4460\" data-start=\"4384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4460\" data-start=\"4386\"\u003eAstrobiology and planetary protection-adjacent laboratory investigations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4613\" data-start=\"4462\"\u003eThese applications support technology development and scientific inquiry where fine lunar dust presents a dominant operational or environmental factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4653\" data-start=\"4620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4651\" data-start=\"4624\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4804\" data-start=\"4654\"\u003eLHS-1D was developed to address research needs where standard lunar simulants do not adequately capture the behavior of the finest particle fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5079\" data-start=\"4806\"\u003eBy isolating and controlling the fine dust component, LHS-1D enables terrestrial experimentation on dust-driven effects identified since the Apollo missions, including impacts on hardware reliability, human systems, and biological materials under lunar-relevant conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation (LHS-1D)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"377\"\u003eLHS-1D Lunar Highlands Dust Simulant is supported by peer-reviewed research addressing dust-scale behavior relevant to ISRU process development, thermal processing, and lunar surface system risk reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0040603123002162?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"642\"\u003eAusten et al. (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eThermophysical properties of lunar regolith simulant LHS-1 and LHS-1D at low temperatures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eThermochimica Acta.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0273117724006197?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003eEaster et al. (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eThe effect of particle size distribution on lunar regolith angle of repose…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003eActa Astronautica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2590049825000657?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eLomax et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eSintering lunar regolith pellets: a comparison of four lunar regolith simulants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e(Elsevier journal page; peer-reviewed)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/space-technologies\/articles\/10.3389\/frspt.2024.1366591\/full?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003eFreer et al. (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003eExperimental study to characterize water contaminated by lunar dust…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eFrontiers in Space Technologies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ares.jsc.nasa.gov\/projects\/simulants\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eIsachenkov et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003eCharacterization of novel lunar highland and mare simulants for ISRU research applications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003ePlanetary and Space Science.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5118\" data-start=\"5090\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5299\" data-start=\"5121\"\u003eLunar dust poses a well-documented challenge to surface exploration due to its fine particle size, angular morphology, electrostatic behavior, and tendency to adhere to surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5617\" data-start=\"5301\"\u003eThese properties affect not only hardware and materials, but also environmental and biological systems exposed to lunar conditions. Fine-dust simulants like LHS-1D allow researchers to study these interactions in controlled terrestrial laboratories, reducing uncertainty and mission risk before off-world deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5667\" data-start=\"5624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5667\" data-start=\"5628\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6002\" data-start=\"5668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5704\" data-start=\"5668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5704\" data-start=\"5670\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5777\" data-start=\"5705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5777\" data-start=\"5707\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5830\" data-start=\"5778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5830\" data-start=\"5780\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5895\" data-start=\"5831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5895\" data-start=\"5833\"\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5946\" data-start=\"5896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5946\" data-start=\"5898\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6002\" data-start=\"5947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6002\" data-start=\"5949\"\u003eCustom configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6051\" data-start=\"6009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6049\" data-start=\"6013\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6243\" data-start=\"6052\"\u003eLHS-1D supports responsible lunar exploration and research by enabling rigorous, controlled investigation of dust-related risks and interactions prior to human and robotic surface operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"7110\" data-start=\"7071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7110\" data-start=\"7075\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7149\" data-start=\"7112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7149\" data-start=\"7112\"\u003eLHS-1D is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"7769\" data-start=\"7150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7233\" data-start=\"7150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7233\" data-start=\"7152\"\u003eDeveloping or validating dust mitigation technologies for lunar surface systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7304\" data-start=\"7234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7304\" data-start=\"7236\"\u003eStudying abrasion, adhesion, or contamination effects of fine dust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7381\" data-start=\"7305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7381\" data-start=\"7307\"\u003eEvaluating electronics, optics, or sensors exposed to lunar dust analogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7447\" data-start=\"7382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7447\" data-start=\"7384\"\u003eTesting spacesuit materials or seals under fine-dust exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7531\" data-start=\"7448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7531\" data-start=\"7450\"\u003eConducting biological or environmental exposure studies involving regolith dust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7620\" data-start=\"7532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7620\" data-start=\"7534\"\u003eInvestigating cell survivability, microbial persistence, or biomaterial interactions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7685\" data-start=\"7621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7685\" data-start=\"7623\"\u003ePerforming vacuum or controlled-environment dust experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7769\" data-start=\"7686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7769\" data-start=\"7688\"\u003eSupporting university-level instruction or supervised fine-particulate research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43090434326706,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1D_w_gram.png?v=1732134998"},{"product_id":"agglutinates","title":"Lunar Highlands Agglutinated Regolith Simulant (LHS-1-25A) - Full-Fidelity Impact-Mature Analog","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Agglutinated Simulant is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eA full-fidelity lunar highlands regolith simulant combining LHS-1 with anorthosite agglutinates to represent impact-mature lunar soil for physical, chemical, biological, and thermal processing studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eLHS-1-25A represents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eimpact-mature lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e by combining the base \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/lunar-simulants\/products\/lhs-1-lunar-highlands-simulant\"\u003eLunar Highlands Simulant (LHS-1)\u003c\/a\u003e with a controlled fraction of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/lunar-simulants\/products\/anorthosite-agglutinates\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eanorthosite agglutinates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - welded, glass-bearing particles formed by micrometeoroid impacts on the lunar surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eOn the Moon, agglutinates are a defining feature of mature lunar soils and strongly influence mechanical behavior, surface chemistry, optical properties, and thermal response. By incorporating agglutinates directly into the LHS-1 matrix, LHS-1-25A provides a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003ecomplete regolith analog\u003c\/strong\u003e that more closely reflects the structure and behavior of natural lunar highlands soil than non-agglutinated simulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eThis material is designed to behave like real lunar regolith under terrestrial laboratory and engineering test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eLHS-1-25A preserves the full scientific fidelity of LHS-1 while incorporating agglutinated particles that represent impact-generated glass-rich components of lunar soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eLunar highlands mineralogical and chemical composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eAgglutinate content representative of impact-mature regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eParticle size distribution and granular heterogeneity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eMechanical and geotechnical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eSurface chemistry and reactivity relevant to lunar processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eThermal behavior and melt response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eElectrostatic and surface interaction behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eThe presence of agglutinates introduces glassy phases and fused particle structures that significantly affect regolith behavior in high-temperature, mechanical, and biological interaction studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy and geotechnical properties please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 159, 162);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(29, 159, 162);\" title=\"LHS-1-25A Spec Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-25A_Spec_Sheet.pptx.pdf?v=1761053856\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSPEC SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-25A_SDS.docx.pdf?v=1761054257\" title=\"LHS-1-25A SDS Sheet\" style=\"color: rgb(29, 159, 162);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(29, 159, 162);\" title=\"LHS-1-25A SDS Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-25A_Spec_Sheet.pptx.pdf?v=1761053856\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003ePhysical and geotechnical studies of lunar regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eChemical and surface reactivity experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eRegolith melting, sintering, and thermal processing studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eISRU process development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eBiological and astrobiology-adjacent exposure studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eCell survivability and material interaction experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eMechanical testing involving mature regolith analogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eOptical, thermal, and electrostatic interaction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eUniversity research programs and supervised laboratory instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eDecorative, novelty, or souvenir applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003eConsumer or personal product use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLHS-1-25A is designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003eresearch-grade and engineering-grade applications\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring a mature lunar soil analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003eLHS-1-25A is frequently used in studies where \u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003eimpact-mature regolith behavior is critical\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"4232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003eRegolith melting, sintering, and additive manufacturing research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3894\"\u003eISRU feedstock processing and thermal extraction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003eChemical reactivity and surface interaction experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3955\" 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incorporating agglutinates, LHS-1-25A captures behaviors that cannot be replicated using non-agglutinated simulants alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4397\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4720\"\u003eAgglutinates are well documented in returned Apollo samples and are recognized as a defining feature of mature lunar regolith. LHS-1-25A was developed to explicitly include this component, enabling terrestrial experiments that better approximate the physical, chemical, and thermal behavior of real lunar highlands soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4759\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"5064\"\u003eStandard regolith simulants represent average lunar soil properties but may lack the glass-rich, impact-formed components that dominate mature lunar surfaces. These agglutinated particles strongly influence how regolith melts, reacts chemically, abrades surfaces, and interacts with biological systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5066\" data-end=\"5216\"\u003eLHS-1-25A exists to provide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5145\"\u003ecomplete, impact-mature lunar regolith analog\u003c\/strong\u003e for experiments where these effects are essential to accurate results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5266\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5267\" data-end=\"5604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5267\" data-end=\"5303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5303\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5376\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5377\" data-end=\"5429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5429\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5432\" data-end=\"5487\"\u003eLong-term availability for extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5538\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5539\" data-end=\"5604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5604\"\u003eCustom blends or configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5615\" data-end=\"5651\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5859\"\u003eLHS-1-25A supports responsible lunar science and exploration by enabling high-confidence terrestrial testing using a regolith analog that reflects the maturity and complexity of real lunar highlands soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6663\" data-end=\"6702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6667\" data-end=\"6702\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6744\"\u003eLHS-1-25A is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6745\" data-end=\"7118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6745\" data-end=\"6788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6747\" data-end=\"6788\"\u003eStudying mature lunar regolith behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6789\" data-end=\"6854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6791\" data-end=\"6854\"\u003eConducting melting, sintering, or thermal processing research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6855\" data-end=\"6918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6918\"\u003eInvestigating chemical or surface reactivity of lunar soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"6986\"\u003ePerforming biological or astrobiology-adjacent exposure studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6987\" data-end=\"7056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6989\" data-end=\"7056\"\u003eEvaluating mechanical behavior influenced by glass-rich particles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"7057\" data-end=\"7118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7059\" data-end=\"7118\"\u003eDeveloping ISRU processes using realistic lunar feedstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":43647628542130,"sku":"","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-25A_w_gram.png?v=1732135099"},{"product_id":"lms-1d","title":"Lunar Mare Dust Simulant (LMS-1D) - Fine-Dust Research \u0026 Environmental Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Lunar Mare Dust Simulant LMS-1D is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efine-dust lunar mare regolith simulant \u003c\/strong\u003eengineered with particle sizes \u0026lt;30 µm (mean ~6 µm) for experiments requiring high-fidelity basaltic lunar dust analogs in environmental, biological, and hardware exposure testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D is a fine-dust variant of the Lunar Mare Regolith Simulant (LMS-1), developed to represent the ultra-fine fraction of basaltic lunar regolith that governs dust behavior on the Moon’s mare surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simulant consists exclusively of particles finer than 30 µm, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emean particle size of approximately 6 µm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, closely reflecting the fine dust fraction responsible for adhesion, abrasion, electrostatic behavior, and environmental interaction effects observed in lunar mare regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D is mineralogically informed by Apollo sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science. It is designed to reproduce the physical and chemical behavior of lunar mare dust under controlled terrestrial laboratory and environmental test conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D is engineered to replicate particle-scale characteristics of fine lunar mare dust that are critical to reliable experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine particle size distribution (\u0026lt;30 µm; mean ~6 µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasaltic mineralogical composition representative of lunar mare material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle angularity and surface morphology relevant to abrasion and adhesion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical and electrostatic behavior of fine regolith dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical composition relevant to surface, environmental, and biological exposure studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese properties support experiments where fine dust behavior directly influences system performance, contamination risk, or environmental response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1D SPEC SHEET 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1D-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx_a39cf2a4-4f51-4714-b6ad-421e25e0f295.pdf?v=1765990108\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca6702;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #80ff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e    \u003ca style=\"color: #0a9396;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1D_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" title=\"LMS-1D SDS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca style=\"color: #0a9396;\" title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Previous spec sheets and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 80.0716%; height: 78.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDate Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lms-1d-spec-sheet-Dec2022_1.pdf?v=1693317343\" title=\"LMS-1D Spec Sheet 2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e002-04-001-0621\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6\/2021 - 08\/2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1D Spec Sheet 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1D_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852728\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"LMS-1D Spec Sheet 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lms-1D-spec-sheet-Dec2023.pptx.pdf?v=1703001782\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e003-04-001-0523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e09\/2023 - 04\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 124.812px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1D-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx_a39cf2a4-4f51-4714-b6ad-421e25e0f295.pdf?v=1765990108\" title=\"LMS-1D Spec Sheet 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1D Spec Sheet 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1D-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 178.887px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e003-04-001-0525\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 116.931px; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust mitigation research and technology evaluation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar surface hardware abrasion, contamination, and ingress testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics, optics, and sensor exposure testing with fine basaltic dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacesuit materials, seals, and fabric performance testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological and environmental exposure studies involving lunar dust analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCell survivability, adhesion, or response studies under fine dust exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrobial, extremophile, or biomaterial interaction experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrostatic dust transport and adhesion studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum chamber and controlled environmental testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity research programs and supervised laboratory instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative or novelty applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumer, cosmetic, or personal product use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e3c7e1c-7fff-2e75-8907-8d92e45740c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is designed for research-grade, engineering-grade, and controlled laboratory use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D is used in research areas where the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine basaltic dust fraction of lunar mare regolith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates interaction behavior, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust mitigation system development and validation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbrasion and wear testing of mechanical components and interfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics, optics, and sensor contamination studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEVA and spacesuit material performance under dusty conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrostatic charging, adhesion, and dust transport experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental exposure testing in vacuum or reduced-pressure chambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological response studies to fine basaltic regolith dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCell survivability and biomaterial degradation experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrobial persistence and surface interaction studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlanetary surface operations research in dusty mare environments\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d48356d9-7fff-5f71-8d34-a51fb036ae04\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D was developed to support research efforts where standard regolith simulants do not adequately capture the behavior of the finest particle sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy isolating and controlling the fine dust fraction, LMS-1D enables terrestrial investigation of dust-driven effects that have historically impacted lunar surface operations, including hardware degradation, contamination, and environmental and biological interactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation (LMS-1D)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eLMS-1D Lunar Mare Dust Simulant is supported by peer-reviewed research and proceedings that characterize \u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"414\"\u003elunar dust simulants\u003c\/strong\u003e, define their relevance to \u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eISRU technology testing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and evaluate \u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"508\"\u003edust–system interactions\u003c\/strong\u003e (adhesion\/contamination, electrostatic behavior, and hardware performance impacts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/space-technologies\/articles\/10.3389\/frspt.2023.1255535\/full\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"680\"\u003eLong-Fox et al. (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"709\"\u003eCharacterization of planetary regolith simulants for the research and development of space resource technologies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eFrontiers in Space Technologies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ascelibrary.org\/doi\/10.1061\/9780784484470.008?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eMadison et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eLunar dust simulants and their applications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eEarth and Space 2022 (ASCE Proceedings).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10891-025-03090-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eSokolov et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eSimulation Experiments on LMS-1D Regolith Particles… and Their Impact on Solar Panels of Space Vehicles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eJournal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525005132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eMoazen et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e— \u003cem data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e3D printing LDPE\/lunar regolith simulant composite: manufacturing with in-situ resources on the moon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003eActa Astronautica (Open Access).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525001109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003ePatzwald et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003eProperties of novel LX lunar regolith simulant system — The base simulants: Part 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2373\" data-start=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003eActa Astronautica (Open Access).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine lunar dust presents a significant challenge for lunar surface operations due to its small particle size, angular morphology, electrostatic behavior, and tendency to adhere to materials, systems, and biological substrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese challenges are particularly relevant in lunar mare environments, where basaltic regolith dominates surface composition. Fine-dust simulants like LMS-1D allow researchers to study these effects in controlled terrestrial laboratories, reducing uncertainty and risk prior to lunar deployment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCustom configurations may be available upon request\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-51e5f8ab-7fff-37cf-4e08-414f414a1559\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D supports responsible lunar exploration and research by enabling rigorous, controlled investigation of fine-dust interactions before human and robotic surface operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS-1D is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping or validating dust mitigation technologies for lunar mare surface systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting abrasion, adhesion, or contamination effects of fine basaltic dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluating electronics, optics, or sensors exposed to lunar dust analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessing spacesuit materials or seals under fine-dust exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducting biological or environmental exposure studies involving regolith dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestigating cell survivability, microbial persistence, or biomaterial interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming vacuum or controlled-environment fine-dust experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting university-level instruction or supervised fine-particulate research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43090434687154,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1D_w_gram.png?v=1732134936"},{"product_id":"anorthosite-agglutinates","title":"Anorthosite Agglutinates - Lunar Highlands Fragmental Simulant | Research \u0026 Engineering Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Anorthosite Agglutinates are\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eA lunar highlands fragmental regolith component simulant engineered to represent agglutinates — micro-breccia particles formed by impact processes — for research, engineering testing, and material behavior studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eAnorthosite agglutinates are a key component of lunar highlands regolith. On the Moon, constant meteoroid bombardment fuses mineral and rock fragments into welded glass-rich aggregates called \u003cstrong data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eagglutinates\u003c\/strong\u003e. These particles play a unique role in the mechanical, optical, thermal, and electrostatic behavior of true lunar soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003eThis simulant captures the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003efragmental, welded glass and mineral aggregate nature\u003c\/strong\u003e of agglutinates using terrestrial minerals and controlled processing to approximate the physical characteristics of lunar highlands impact products. It is \u003cem data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a complete regolith simulant but a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003especialized component analog\u003c\/strong\u003e intended to support experiments where the presence of impact-derived fragmental material matters to performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo purchase a Lunar Highlands Agglutinated Simulant, please find \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/lunar-simulants\/products\/agglutinates\"\u003eLHS-1-25A\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are interested in a custom simulant made with agglutinated anorthosite, please email us at info@spaceresourcetech.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eThis anorthosite agglutinate simulant is engineered to approximate the key physical features of natural agglutinates that influence material behavior:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003eEngineered for relevance in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2270\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003eFragmental and welded particle morphology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2068\"\u003eMechanical interlocking and abrasion behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003eBulk response in mixed regolith environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eSurface area and granular interaction dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2270\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2270\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eImpact of glassy fragments on packing and handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003eBecause agglutinates influence how regolith behaves under load, shear, and contact interactions, including them in analog mixtures can improve realism in experiments where mechanical response is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Highland Agglutinates Spec Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/HIGHLANDS_AGGLUTINATES_FEBRUARY_2022.pdf?v=1745854710\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2487\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eLunar regolith mechanical behavior research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2642\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2642\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eGranular mechanics, packing, and flow experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2680\" data-start=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2680\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eAbrasion and surface wear testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2683\"\u003eRegolith handling system evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2723\"\u003eMixed material analog studies (e.g., with highlands simulants)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eGeotechnical testing where fragmental behavior matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003eEducational and university laboratory environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2904\"\u003eEquipment and mechanism interaction studies involving agglutinate-like fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3286\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3091\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3091\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eComplete regolith replacement in studies requiring full compositional fidelity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3152\" 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This simulant enables controlled terrestrial experiments that incorporate the \u003cem data-end=\"4480\" data-start=\"4472\"\u003eeffect\u003c\/em\u003e of these particles on mechanics and material interaction — offering a complementary dataset to full-regolith simulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4641\" data-start=\"4607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4639\" data-start=\"4611\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4989\" data-start=\"4642\"\u003eUnlike typical regolith simulants that represent bulk average properties, anorthosite agglutinates replicate a \u003cstrong data-end=\"4780\" data-start=\"4753\"\u003edistinct particle class\u003c\/strong\u003e formed by impacts. 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Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5609\" data-start=\"5441\"\u003eThis simulant supports rigorous scientific and engineering investigation by providing a component analog for impact-derived particles found in lunar highlands regolith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6351\" data-start=\"6312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6351\" data-start=\"6316\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6397\" data-start=\"6353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6397\" data-start=\"6353\"\u003eThis simulant is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6807\" data-start=\"6398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6468\" data-start=\"6398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6468\" data-start=\"6400\"\u003eStudying granular mechanics where impact fragment particles matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6536\" data-start=\"6469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6536\" data-start=\"6471\"\u003eEvaluating how glassy fragments affect packing, shear, and flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6597\" data-start=\"6537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6597\" data-start=\"6539\"\u003eTesting abrasion, surface wear, and contact interactions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6651\" data-start=\"6598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6651\" data-start=\"6600\"\u003eBlending component analogs for mixed soil systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6732\" data-start=\"6652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6732\" data-start=\"6654\"\u003eSupporting engineering and laboratory studies of composite regolith behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6807\" data-start=\"6733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6807\" data-start=\"6735\"\u003eComparing mixed particle class soils in terrestrial analog experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":40049014767794,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Anorthosite_Agglutinates.png?v=1730230435"},{"product_id":"lunar-constituent-mineral-samples","title":"Lunar Constituent Mineral Samples - Component Analogs for Research \u0026 Calibration","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eWhat These Mineral Samples Represent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eLunar constituent mineral samples are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eisolated, high-purity minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e analogous to those found in lunar regolith, separated from bulk simulants or sourced to approximate lunar mineral classes observed in returned samples and remote sensing data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eEach sample represents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003edistinct mineralogical component\u003c\/strong\u003e of lunar regolith (e.g., plagioclase, olivine, ilmenite, pyroxene) used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eCalibrate analytical instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eSupport controlled materials research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eProvide reference standards for spectral, thermal, and chemical studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eServe as baseline components for mixed analog experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eThese samples do \u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e replicate complete regolith behavior on their own; they are intended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003econstituent-level analysis and experimentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Mineral Report\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConstituent Mineral Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eThe weight listed below reflects the amount of each mineral that you will receive, not the total weight of minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g of Anorthosite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g of Basalt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g of Ilmenite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g of Pyroxene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g of Olivine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, here is the mineralogy breakdown of our Lunar Highlands and Mare Simulants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 66.6259%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%; height: 17px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.5834%; height: 17px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLHS-1 Wt. %\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4166%; height: 17px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLMS-1 Wt. %\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%; height: 17px;\"\u003eAnorthosite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.5834%; height: 17px;\"\u003e74.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4166%; height: 17px;\"\u003e19.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%; height: 17px;\"\u003eGlass-rich basalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.5834%; height: 17px;\"\u003e24.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4166%; height: 17px;\"\u003e32.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29%; 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Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003eReference minerals analogous to lunar constituents are widely used in planetary science, geology, and materials research, serving as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4055\"\u003ebaseline standards\u003c\/strong\u003e for instrument calibration and comparative analysis across space missions and laboratory testbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4199\"\u003eWhy These Mineral Samples Exist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4422\"\u003eComplete regolith simulants are invaluable for system-level testing, but many analytical and materials experiments require \u003cstrong data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4356\"\u003econtrolled, isolated phases\u003c\/strong\u003e for calibration, baseline characterization, or process isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4561\"\u003eThese mineral samples fill that role, enabling high-confidence interpretation in analytical workflows and component-specific experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4610\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; 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Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"5160\"\u003eThese samples support transparent, reproducible research by providing well-characterized constituent phases for lunar analog workflows, free from bulk soil complexity when that is not the experimental focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6025\" data-end=\"6060\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6107\"\u003eThese samples are appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6108\" data-end=\"6452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6108\" data-end=\"6176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6176\"\u003eCalibrating instruments with defined mineral reference materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6177\" data-end=\"6226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6226\"\u003ePerforming mineralogical or chemical analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6294\"\u003eCharacterizing optical or thermal properties of specific phases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6295\" data-end=\"6342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6342\"\u003eConducting component-specific ISRU research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6343\" data-end=\"6401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6345\" data-end=\"6401\"\u003eMixing constituent phases to build custom analog soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6402\" data-end=\"6452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6452\"\u003eSupporting educational mineralogy laboratories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would love to hear about the success of your research. If you have any information you'd like to share with us, please send us an email at info@spaceresourcetech.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":42550083223730,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Mineral_Constituents.png?v=1732135273"},{"product_id":"lhs-1e-simplified-lunar-highlands-simulant","title":"Lunar Highlands Simplified Regolith Simulant (LHS-1E) - Engineering \u0026 Bulk Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade Simulant LHS-1E is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simplified lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered to deliver representative mechanical and bulk material behavior for engineering testing, hardware evaluation, and large-scale regolith systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLHS-1E is used in large regolith bins and terramechanics testbeds for rover mobility and wheel–regolith interaction testing, including programs conducted at major lunar hardware test facilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VFYHg6eXB_g?si=h9ae0e7xEi2Y3J4r\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"678\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eLHS-1E is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"726\"\u003esimplified engineering variant\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1). It retains key physical and mechanical characteristics relevant to engineering workflows—such as bulk density, particle size distribution, and geotechnical behavior—while omitting minor compositional constituents that are unnecessary for engineering and system-level testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eThis material is ideally suited for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003ehardware testing environments\u003c\/strong\u003e such as regolith test beds, analog bins, and robotics development arenas where system interaction is driven by bulk behavior rather than detailed mineralogical fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eLHS-1E is engineered to approximate the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003emacroscopic physical behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e of lunar highlands regolith without attempting to replicate trace mineral chemistry or minor compositional components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003eEngineered for relevance in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eParticle size distribution relevant to bulk handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eGeotechnical behavior for mobility and excavation testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003eBulk density and compaction reflective of lunar surface analogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003eSystem interaction and mechanical response in regolith bins and testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003eLHS-1E is \u003cem data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e designed to replicate full mineralogical or chemical fidelity to actual lunar highlands samples; that function remains the domain of the full-fidelity LHS-1 simulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eReal-World Testbed \u0026amp; Hardware Testing Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eLHS-1E is also documented as a bulk test media for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eregolith bins\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003erover operations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003ehardware–regolith interaction\u003c\/strong\u003e testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eExamples include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VFYHg6eXB_g\u0026amp;pp=ygUXbmFzYSBsdW5hciBsYWIgcmVnb2xpdGg%3D\"\u003eNASA Ames\u003c\/a\u003e (SSERVI Lunar Lab):\u003c\/strong\u003e “LHS-1E for Lunar Rover Operations” (NASA Ames Research Center \/ SSERVI Lunar Lab \u0026amp; Regolith Testbeds). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gitai.tech\/2023\/06\/06\/gitai-successfully-demonstrates-lunar-manipulator-and-rover-in-simulated-regolith-chamber\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eGITAI USA regolith chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Company announcement describing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e7-ton regolith chamber filled with LHS-1E\u003c\/strong\u003e for lunar robotics\/regolith countermeasure testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1029\/2025EA004420?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNASA Swamp Works COLDArm\u003c\/a\u003e Robotic Regolith Interaction Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ePeer-reviewed NASA research describes experiments conducted in a large test bin to evaluate robotic arm excavation and soil interaction with the COLDArm geotechnical scoop. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/citations\/20250003024?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNASA pressure-sinkage testing\u003c\/a\u003e (bevameter \/ wheel-soil style testing):\u003c\/strong\u003e NASA report documenting pressure-sinkage tests using\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLHS-1E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" title=\"SRT LHS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1E-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1756996318\" title=\"SRT LHS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1E-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1756996318\" title=\"LHS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1E_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852729\" title=\"LHS-1E SDS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003ca title=\"LHS-1E SDS\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1E_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Constituent_Report_2023.pdf?v=1690315805\" title=\"Exolith Lab Constituent Report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.5629%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.5629%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"LHS-1E Spec Sheet Before 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1E-spec-sheet-2021.pptx_1.pdf?v=1693316297\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"001-09-001-0120\"}'\u003e001-09-001-0120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBefore 06\/2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.5629%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"LHS-1E Spec Sheet 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1E-spec-sheet-Dec2022.pptx_1_1.pdf?v=1693316277\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"002-09-001-0621\"}'\u003e002-09-001-0621\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e06\/2021 - 08\/2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.5629%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1E-spec-sheet-Dec2023.pptx_ee9576ee-98f2-4e1b-ba2d-7dff30cedba9.pdf?v=1756996302\" title=\"LHS-1E Spec Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-09-001-0523\"}'\u003e003-09-001-0523\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e09\/2023 - 04\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.5629%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" title=\"SRT LHS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-09-001-0523\"}'\u003e003-09-001-1225\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.574%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2125\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2125\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2128\"\u003eEngineering and hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003eRegolith test bed and analog bin use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2206\"\u003eRobotic mobility, excavation, and handling demonstrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2326\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2326\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003eEducational robotics environments with regolith elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eBulk system load testing and material throughput evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2452\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2452\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003eLoad, wear, and traction testing involving granular media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eInstitutional and classroom environments where geological precision is not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003eChemical, mineralogical, or spectral fidelity experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eHigh-precision scientific research requiring trace constituents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2695\"\u003eCalibration or validation of analytical instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003eApplications requiring detailed compositional match to lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2834\"\u003eLHS-1E is designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2857\"\u003eengineering and systems evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e, not geochemical or high-fidelity research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2994\" data-start=\"2950\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3108\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003eLHS-1E is frequently used in settings where \u003cstrong data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3041\"\u003ebulk physical behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary design driver, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3598\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003eLunar regolith test bins for robotics and mobility systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"3173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"3175\"\u003eDrivetrain traction and wheel interaction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"3227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"3229\"\u003eExcavator bucket fill and penetrate tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3330\" data-start=\"3273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3330\" data-start=\"3275\"\u003eRegolith handling and conveyance mechanism evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3333\"\u003eLoad and compaction behavior under mechanical influence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3428\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3428\" data-start=\"3393\"\u003eConstruction robotics development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3473\" data-start=\"3429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3473\" data-start=\"3431\"\u003eEducational robotic lunar analog courses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3540\" data-start=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3540\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003ePrototype hardware qualification through bulk regolith contact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3598\" data-start=\"3541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3598\" data-start=\"3543\"\u003eSystems integration testbeds involving granular media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3771\" data-start=\"3600\"\u003eBecause LHS-1E emphasizes physical interaction over chemical accuracy, it is ideal for labs and testbeds where \u003cem data-end=\"3731\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003ebehavioral realism\u003c\/em\u003e of bulk granular material matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3811\" data-start=\"3778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3809\" data-start=\"3782\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4089\" data-start=\"3812\"\u003eLHS-1E was developed to fill a gap between \u003cstrong data-end=\"3888\" data-start=\"3855\"\u003edetailed scientific simulants\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"3919\" data-start=\"3893\"\u003eengineering test media\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many terrestrial testbeds and regolith bin systems prefer a simplified analog that facilitates repeatable mechanical outcomes without the overhead of chemical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4261\" data-start=\"4091\"\u003eThis makes LHS-1E a practical choice for engineering groups seeking dependable, controlled material behavior in hardware testing without the need for analytical fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eLHS-1E Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade Simulant is referenced in peer-reviewed literature as a practical highlands analog for \u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eengineering-scale testing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"451\"\u003einfrastructure development\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eISRU-adjacent operations\u003c\/strong\u003e where repeatable bulk behavior and geotechnical response are the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/am\/pii\/S0094576524004557?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eLucas et al. (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eDiscusses how engineered lunar regolith profiles support infrastructure development and ISRU activities, and references LHS-1E as a simplified simulant designed for large-scale engineering tests. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"937\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-3263\/15\/6\/207?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"937\"\u003ePawłowski et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eGeosciences (MDPI)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eEvaluates the dynamic angle of repose across lunar simulants and explicitly includes LHS-1E highlands variant used for geotechnical behavior comparisons. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525001109?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003ePatzwald et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003ePlaces LHS-1E within a modern ISRU-oriented simulant framework and explicitly notes highlands engineering simulants are designed to replicate geotechnical behavior for lunar soil testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4302\" data-start=\"4268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4300\" data-start=\"4272\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4578\" data-start=\"4303\"\u003eFull-fidelity simulants like LHS-1 incorporate minor constituents and closely match lunar highlands regolith on a geochemical and spectral basis. In contrast, many engineering contexts care most about \u003cstrong data-end=\"4545\" data-start=\"4504\"\u003ehow the material behaves mechanically\u003c\/strong\u003e, not every minor trace element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4806\" data-start=\"4580\"\u003eLHS-1E gives engineers and system developers a reliable, cost-effective analog for validating hardware and mechanical designs under lunar-like granular conditions, without the complexity or expense of full scientific fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4856\" data-start=\"4813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4856\" data-start=\"4817\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5176\" data-start=\"4857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4893\" data-start=\"4857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4893\" data-start=\"4859\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4961\" data-start=\"4894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4961\" data-start=\"4896\"\u003eIdeal for institutional, educational, and grant-funded projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5019\" data-start=\"4962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5019\" data-start=\"4964\"\u003eBulk packaging options suitable for regolith testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5069\" data-start=\"5020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5069\" data-start=\"5022\"\u003eDesigned for consistent geotechnical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5072\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5176\" data-start=\"5121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5176\" data-start=\"5123\"\u003eCustom configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5225\" data-start=\"5183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5223\" data-start=\"5187\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5442\" data-start=\"5226\"\u003eLHS-1E supports responsible engineering and systems development by providing a consistent, repeatable analog for testing mechanical interaction and hardware performance under lunar highlands-like granular conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6410\" data-start=\"6371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6410\" data-start=\"6375\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6449\" data-start=\"6412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6449\" data-start=\"6412\"\u003eLHS-1E is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6895\" data-start=\"6450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6526\" data-start=\"6450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6526\" data-start=\"6452\"\u003eDeveloping and testing lunar analog robotic systems in regolith testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6599\" data-start=\"6527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6599\" data-start=\"6529\"\u003eEvaluating bulk physical behavior of granular material with hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6662\" data-start=\"6600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6662\" data-start=\"6602\"\u003eConducting traction, excavation, handling, or load testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6739\" data-start=\"6663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6739\" data-start=\"6665\"\u003eCreating educational robotics challenges involving regolith interactions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6813\" data-start=\"6740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6813\" data-start=\"6742\"\u003eBuilding prototype testbeds that require consistent granular behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6895\" data-start=\"6814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6895\" data-start=\"6816\"\u003eEngineering systems where chemical and mineralogical fidelity is not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788336533682,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1E_w_cube.png?v=1732202095"},{"product_id":"lunar-highlands-simulant-lhs-2","title":"Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-2) - Extended Particle Size for Research \u0026 Hardware Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Simulant LHS-2 is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA research-grade lunar highlands regolith simulant identical in composition to LHS-1, with an extended particle size range up to 2 mm to more accurately represent the full grain size distribution of real lunar regolith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eLHS-2 represents lunar highlands regolith using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003esame formulation, mineralogy, and scientific basis as LHS-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the sole distinction being an extended upper particle size limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eWhile LHS-1 includes particles up to 1 mm, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eLHS-2 extends the particle size distribution up to 2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the fact that natural lunar regolith contains a meaningful fraction of coarser grains. This expanded size range provides a more complete analog for surface materials encountered during excavation, mobility, handling, and surface operations on the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eLHS-2 is derived from Apollo-era sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science, with controlled mineralogy, chemistry, density, and mechanical behavior consistent with lunar highlands material under terrestrial test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003eLHS-2 maintains the same high scientific and engineering fidelity as LHS-1, with enhanced realism in particle size representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eMineralogical composition representative of lunar highlands terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003eChemical composition consistent with highlands regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eParticle size distribution extending up to 2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eBulk density and porosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003eMechanical and geotechnical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eThermal properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003eElectrostatic behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003eThe inclusion of coarser particles enables more realistic simulation of regolith behavior in applications where grain size diversity influences system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003eValidated for ISRU \u0026amp; Volatile Extraction Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003eReferenced in peer-reviewed studies evaluating \u003cstrong data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003eoxygen production from lunar regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2601.14719\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhysicochemical properties of lunar regolith simulant for in situ oxygen production\u003c\/em\u003e, UAE-based research program)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003eDemonstrated relevance for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003ereduction-based ISRU pathways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2638\"\u003eRepresentative of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2656\"\u003eoxygen-bearing highlands mineral phases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2702\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003ethermal, chemical, and bulk feedstock processing experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/EDX_elemental_maps_of_lunar_regolith_simulants_a_LHS-2_top_and_b_LSP-2_bottom.png?v=1770747529\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396; 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height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-11-001-1223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eBefore 05\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SRT LHS-2 SPEC SHEET 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-2-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-11-001-1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2566\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2566\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3093\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2569\"\u003ePlanetary science and lunar research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2610\"\u003eLunar surface and subsurface hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003eExcavation, digging, and material handling studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003eRover mobility, traction, and wheel-soil interaction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2780\"\u003eRegolith transport, conveyance, and storage experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2840\"\u003eISRU technology development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003eCivil engineering and surface infrastructure analog studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2951\"\u003eSpace agencies, national laboratories, and commercial space companies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3093\" data-start=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3093\" data-start=\"3025\"\u003eUniversity research programs and supervised laboratory instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3115\" data-start=\"3095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3115\" data-start=\"3095\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3306\" data-start=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3185\" data-start=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3185\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003eExperiments requiring strictly fine-grained regolith (\u0026lt;1 mm only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3188\"\u003eApplications where extended grain size distribution is not desired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3306\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3306\" data-start=\"3259\"\u003eDecorative, novelty, or consumer applications - Check out our Novelty items \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/stem-collection\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3420\" data-start=\"3308\"\u003eLHS-2 is designed for research-grade and engineering-grade use where \u003cstrong data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3377\"\u003erealistic grain size diversity matters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3477\" data-start=\"3427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3475\" data-start=\"3431\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3589\" data-start=\"3478\"\u003eLHS-2 is frequently used in programs where \u003cstrong data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3521\"\u003ecoarser regolith fractions influence system behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3991\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3641\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3641\" data-start=\"3593\"\u003eExcavation tool and bucket interaction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3693\" data-start=\"3642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3693\" data-start=\"3644\"\u003eRover wheel slip, sinkage, and traction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3750\" data-start=\"3694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3750\" data-start=\"3696\"\u003eRegolith flow, segregation, and handling experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3753\"\u003eISRU feedstock processing and bulk material studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3868\" data-start=\"3807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3868\" data-start=\"3809\"\u003eConstruction and surface stabilization analog experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3925\" data-start=\"3869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3925\" data-start=\"3871\"\u003eLanding pad, berm, and surface modification research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3991\" data-start=\"3926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3991\" data-start=\"3928\"\u003eMechanical wear and abrasion testing involving granular media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4145\" data-start=\"3993\"\u003eThese applications benefit from the inclusion of particles larger than 1 mm, which affect force transmission, packing behavior, and mechanical response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4185\" data-start=\"4152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4183\" data-start=\"4156\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4525\" data-start=\"4186\"\u003eLHS-2 was developed to extend the capabilities of LHS-1 by incorporating a broader particle size distribution consistent with observed lunar regolith. Its formulation preserves the scientific credibility of LHS-1 while enabling more realistic simulation of surface and subsurface interactions encountered in operational lunar environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4566\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4564\" data-start=\"4536\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4811\" data-start=\"4567\"\u003eWhile fine-grained regolith plays an important role in many lunar processes, \u003cstrong data-end=\"4689\" data-start=\"4644\"\u003ereal lunar regolith is not uniformly fine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Coarser grains contribute significantly to mechanical behavior, excavation resistance, and surface interaction dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5042\" data-start=\"4813\"\u003eLHS-2 exists to provide researchers and engineers with a high-fidelity lunar highlands simulant that captures this grain size diversity, improving realism and reducing uncertainty in terrestrial testing prior to lunar deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5092\" data-start=\"5049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5092\" data-start=\"5053\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"5441\" data-start=\"5093\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5129\" data-start=\"5093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5129\" data-start=\"5095\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5202\" data-start=\"5130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5202\" data-start=\"5132\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5255\" data-start=\"5203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5255\" data-start=\"5205\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5320\" data-start=\"5256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5320\" data-start=\"5258\"\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5371\" data-start=\"5321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5371\" data-start=\"5323\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5441\" data-start=\"5372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5441\" data-start=\"5374\"\u003eCustom size distributions or blends may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5490\" data-start=\"5448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5488\" data-start=\"5452\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5672\" data-start=\"5491\"\u003eLHS-2 supports responsible lunar exploration by enabling realistic, high-confidence terrestrial testing that more closely reflects the physical diversity of lunar surface materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6641\" data-start=\"6602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6641\" data-start=\"6606\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6679\" data-start=\"6643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6679\" data-start=\"6643\"\u003eLHS-2 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"7090\" data-start=\"6680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6753\" data-start=\"6680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6753\" data-start=\"6682\"\u003eConducting experiments where grain size diversity influences outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6815\" data-start=\"6754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6815\" data-start=\"6756\"\u003eTesting excavation, digging, or material handling systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6882\" data-start=\"6816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6882\" data-start=\"6818\"\u003eEvaluating rover mobility, traction, or wheel-soil interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6943\" data-start=\"6883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6943\" data-start=\"6885\"\u003eStudying regolith flow, packing, or segregation behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7014\" data-start=\"6944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7014\" data-start=\"6946\"\u003eDeveloping ISRU or construction systems that process bulk material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"7090\" data-start=\"7015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7090\" data-start=\"7017\"\u003eSeeking a closer approximation of natural lunar regolith particle sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43259023524018,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-2_w_gram.png?v=1732135159"},{"product_id":"lunar-south-pole-simulant-lsp-2","title":"Lunar South Pole Regolith Simulant (LSP-2) - Research \u0026 Hardware Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar South Pole Simulant LSP-2 is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-fidelity lunar south pole regolith simulant engineered to replicate the mineralogy, particle size, and geotechnical properties of regolith found in permanently shadowed and polar terrain, for scientific research, hardware testing, and environmental response studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 simulates the regolith found at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouth pole of the Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - terrain characterized by its feldspathic (anorthosite-rich) composition with basaltic components and particle size distributions informed by remote sensing and returned Apollo sample analog studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis region is the focus of upcoming Artemis and commercial exploration efforts, including studies of volatile processes, surface interactions, and human-robotic system performance in extreme polar environments. LSP-2’s particle size distribution is targeted to match real lunar polar soil up to 2 mm, and custom size distributions are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2’s mineralogy, chemistry, and geotechnical characteristics are designed to behave similarly to actual lunar south pole regolith under terrestrial laboratory conditions, enabling realistic testing and comparative studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 provides controlled, repeatable analog material for experiments where regolith properties directly influence outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle size distribution matched to lunar south pole soil (up to ~2 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeldspathic and basaltic mineralogy representative of polar terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulk chemistry comparable to expectations from lunar south pole analog studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeotechnical behavior relevant to excavation, mobility, and civil engineering simulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese controlled properties make LSP-2 effective in studies where material behavior impacts system development, simulation fidelity, and risk analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eValidated for ISRU \u0026amp; Volatile Extraction Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eReferenced in peer-reviewed studies evaluating \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eoxygen production from lunar regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2601.14719\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhysicochemical properties of lunar regolith simulant for in situ oxygen production\u003c\/em\u003e, UAE-based research program)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eDemonstrated relevance for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003ereduction-based ISRU pathways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eRepresentative of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eoxygen-bearing highlands mineral phases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003ethermal, chemical, and bulk feedstock processing experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/EDX_elemental_maps_of_lunar_regolith_simulants_a_LHS-2_top_and_b_LSP-2_bottom.png?v=1770747529\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SRT LSP-2 Spec Sheet 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LSP-2-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#0a9396\" style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003e Sh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003eeet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003ca title=\"LSP-2 SDS Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LSP-2_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 58.7814px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Batch Code \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; 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height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-12-001-1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar south pole surface system design and validation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcavation, drilling, and mobility testing in polar regolith analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust mitigation and contamination studies in polar analog environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil engineering and construction analog research (e.g., landing pads, berms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal, optical, and sensor exposure testing under analog conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological and environmental response assessments using lunar analog dust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISRU system development that may use polar regolith feedstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum chamber, thermal cycling, and exposure experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity research programs and supervised laboratory instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative or novelty use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal consumer applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is designed for research-grade, engineering-grade, and controlled laboratory use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 is frequently used in research where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouth pole terrain analog behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e matters, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolar surface mobility and traction testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrilling and sampling tool validation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust mitigation for polar landers and payloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensor and optical contamination experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil engineering analog studies (e.g., surface stabilization)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrostatic charging and dust transport studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental exposure (thermal cycling, vacuum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiological response and material interaction research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn-situ resource utilization (ISRU) process testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese applications support technology development and scientific inquiry where lunar south pole regolith properties are relevant to design decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 was developed to address the growing need for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocation-specific lunar regolith simulants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tailored to the south pole environment — a region of increasing exploration priority. Its composition and particle size distribution match expectations informed by Apollo analogs and remote sensing data, making it suitable for terrestrial testbeds that mimic lunar polar conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploration strategies focused on the lunar south pole require realistic analog materials that reflect the unique mineralogical and geotechnical conditions in permanently shadowed and polar terrain regions. Differences in composition, particle size distribution, and surface behavior influence system performance, thermal response, and environmental interaction. Terrestrial simulants like LSP-2 enable researchers and engineers to reduce uncertainty, validate hardware and processes, and gain insight into how systems will perform when operating in extreme regolith environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch consistency and repeatability for long-term programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCustom size distributions and configurations available upon request\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e588183d-7fff-bfbd-6c67-77090cb83037\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 supports responsible lunar exploration research by enabling controlled, high-fidelity terrestrial testing of systems and processes intended for south pole operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLSP-2 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping systems for lunar south pole surface contact, mobility, or excavation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting dust mitigation and contamination control in polar analog contexts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluating optical, thermal, or sensor performance under regolith exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducting vacuum, thermal, or environmental exposure testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying ISRU processes that might use polar regolith feedstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming civil engineering analog research for landing sites or structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting university research or supervised laboratory experimentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43161029509298,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LSP-2_w_gram.png?v=1732134925"},{"product_id":"standard-basalt-simulant","title":"Standard Mare Basalt Simulant (LMS-1E) - JSC-1A Lineage | Engineering \u0026 Bulk Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Mare Engineering Grade Simulant LMS-1E is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simplified basaltic lunar mare regolith simulant and successor to NASA’s JSC-1A, engineered for mechanical, hardware, and bulk testing where consistent physical behavior is the primary design driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eLMS-1E (Standard Mare Basalt Simulant) is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003edirect successor to NASA’s JSC-1A lunar mare simulant\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed to fulfill the same engineering and testbed functions following the discontinuation of JSC-1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eLike JSC-1A, LMS-1E is produced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003ebasalt sourced from Merriam Crater\u003c\/strong\u003e, a terrestrial analog historically selected by NASA for its relevance to lunar mare material. This continuity in source material allows LMS-1E to closely resemble JSC-1A in bulk physical behavior, making it a suitable replacement for laboratories, testbeds, and engineering programs previously relying on JSC-1A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eLMS-1E emphasizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003emechanical and systems-level behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than full mineralogical or chemical fidelity, aligning with how JSC-1A has traditionally been used in engineering and hardware testing contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eLMS-1E is engineered to provide predictable, repeatable physical behavior suitable for large-scale and system-level testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eEngineered for relevance in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eParticle size distribution representative of basaltic mare material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eBulk density and compaction behavior for regolith interaction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003eMechanical response under load, traction, and excavation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eGeotechnical behavior in regolith bins and engineering testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003eWhile LMS-1E does not attempt to replicate trace chemical or mineralogical constituents required for high-fidelity scientific studies, it excels in applications where \u003cstrong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003ebulk physical behavior and mechanical interaction are the primary requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LMS-1E Spec Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005f73;\" title=\"LMS-1E Safety Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1E_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca style=\"color: #005f73;\" title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Constituent Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 58.7814px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Batch Code \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Range \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" title=\"LMS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-18-001-0725\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eBefore 07\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081546\" title=\"LMS-1E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-23-001-1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e07\/2025 - Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 kg = 2.2 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003eEngineering and hardware performance testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003eRegolith testbeds and large-scale analog bins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003eRobotic mobility, excavation, and handling systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003eTraction, load, and mechanical interaction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003eLunar surface system development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003eEducational robotics environments requiring realistic regolith behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003ePrograms previously using NASA’s JSC-1A simulant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4153\"\u003eChemical, mineralogical, or spectral fidelity experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eAnalytical research requiring trace constituent accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003eInstrument calibration tied to lunar chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003eApplications requiring full-fidelity lunar mare simulants (use \u003ca title=\"LMS-1\" href=\"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/lunar-simulants\/products\/lms-1-lunar-mare-simulant\"\u003eLMS-1\u003c\/a\u003e instead)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4402\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4495\"\u003eLMS-1E is widely used in contexts where \u003cstrong data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4483\"\u003eJSC-1A has historically been applied\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003eLunar regolith bins for mobility and traction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4597\"\u003eExcavation and digging tool validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4648\"\u003eMechanical system wear and interaction studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4696\"\u003eRegolith conveyance and handling mechanisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003eBulk material throughput and compaction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4811\"\u003eConstruction and surface infrastructure analog experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4865\"\u003eEducational and prototype lunar robotics programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4904\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"5159\"\u003eNASA’s JSC-1A served for decades as a standard engineering simulant for lunar mare regolith testing. With its discontinuation, engineering teams required a reliable successor that preserved the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5158\"\u003esame source material lineage and mechanical relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5357\"\u003eLMS-1E was developed to meet this need — providing continuity for existing test protocols, regolith bins, and engineering programs while ensuring long-term availability and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5403\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5442\"\u003eLMS-1E is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5443\" data-end=\"5856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5443\" data-end=\"5495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5495\"\u003eSeeking a replacement for NASA’s JSC-1A simulant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5565\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5565\"\u003eOperating legacy regolith bins or testbeds designed around JSC-1A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003ePerforming mechanical, mobility, or excavation testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5625\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003eDeveloping robotic or surface systems interacting with basaltic regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5704\" data-end=\"5781\"\u003eRunning educational or engineering programs requiring bulk regolith realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5856\"\u003ePrioritizing physical behavior over chemical or mineralogical fidelity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43162429849778,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-1E_w_gram.png?v=1732134811"},{"product_id":"lunar-mare-lms-2-high-fidelity-simulant","title":"Lunar Mare Regolith Simulant (LMS-2) - Extended Particle Size | Research \u0026 Engineering Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Lunar Mare Simulant LMS-2 is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"455\"\u003eA research-grade lunar mare regolith simulant engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of lunar mare surface material, with an extended particle size distribution up to 2 mm for enhanced analog realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"735\"\u003eLMS-2 represents lunar mare regolith using the same scientific foundation as LMS-1 but with an extended particle size range that captures coarser grains found in natural lunar surface materials. While LMS-1 includes particles up to 1 mm, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eLMS-2’s distribution extends up to 2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the broader grain size range observed in actual mare soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eThe simulant is informed by returned Apollo sample data, orbital spectroscopy, and peer-reviewed lunar science. Terrestrial minerals are combined in precise proportions to reflect mare regolith mineralogy, density, particle size distribution, chemistry, and mechanical behavior under laboratory and engineering test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eLMS-2 is engineered for accuracy in the material properties that directly influence experimental outcomes and system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1608\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eParticle size distribution extended up to ~2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eBasaltic mineralogical composition characteristic of mare regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eBulk density and porosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eMechanical behavior under load and interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003eThermal properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003eElectrostatic and surface interaction behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eChemical composition relevant to lunar analog studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003eThe inclusion of coarser particle fractions enables experiments where grain size diversity materially impacts material handling, excavation, mobility, and mechanical response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SRT LMS-2 Spec Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-2-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca title=\"LMS-2 SDS Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-2_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003ca title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe individual minerals that make up our Lunar Simulants are available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exolithsimulants.com\/products\/lunar-constituent-mineral-samples?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" title=\"Lunar Constituent Mineral Sample Set\" style=\"color: #005f73;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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Its formulation preserves the scientific credibility of LMS-1 while improving analog realism for experiments sensitive to grain size diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3976\" data-start=\"3942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3946\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4397\" data-start=\"3977\"\u003eReal lunar mare regolith contains a wide range of particle sizes, including a meaningful fraction of coarser grains that influence how regolith behaves mechanically, thermally, and electrostatically. LMS-2 exists to capture that \u003cem data-end=\"4236\" data-start=\"4206\"\u003eextended grain size spectrum\u003c\/em\u003e in a high-fidelity analog, enabling researchers and engineers to study system behavior under conditions that more closely reflect the natural lunar environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4447\" data-start=\"4404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4447\" data-start=\"4408\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4804\" data-start=\"4448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4484\" data-start=\"4448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4484\" data-start=\"4450\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4557\" data-start=\"4485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4557\" data-start=\"4487\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4610\" data-start=\"4558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4610\" data-start=\"4560\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4675\" data-start=\"4611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4675\" data-start=\"4613\"\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4726\" data-start=\"4676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4726\" data-start=\"4678\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4804\" data-start=\"4727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4804\" data-start=\"4729\"\u003eCustom size distributions or configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4853\" data-start=\"4811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4851\" data-start=\"4815\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5036\" data-start=\"4854\"\u003eLMS-2 supports responsible lunar exploration research by enabling rigorous, high-confidence terrestrial testing that reflects diverse grain size behavior seen on lunar mare terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5948\" data-start=\"5909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5948\" data-start=\"5913\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5986\" data-start=\"5950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5986\" data-start=\"5950\"\u003eLMS-2 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6422\" data-start=\"5987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6055\" data-start=\"5987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6055\" data-start=\"5989\"\u003eStudying how particle size diversity affects mechanical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6106\" data-start=\"6056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6106\" data-start=\"6058\"\u003ePerforming rover mobility and traction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6150\" data-start=\"6107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6150\" data-start=\"6109\"\u003eValidating excavation and digging tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6217\" data-start=\"6151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6217\" data-start=\"6153\"\u003eInvestigating regolith packing, flow, and segregation behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6282\" data-start=\"6218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6282\" data-start=\"6220\"\u003eConducting thermal and electrostatic interaction experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6346\" data-start=\"6283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6346\" data-start=\"6285\"\u003eEvaluating ISRU processes with broad feedstock size demands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6422\" data-start=\"6347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6422\" data-start=\"6349\"\u003eSupporting university research or supervised laboratory experimentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43179283153074,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LMS-2_w_gram.png?v=1732134949"},{"product_id":"lunar-highland-lhs-2e-simulant","title":"Lunar Highlands Simplified Regolith Simulant (LHS-2E) - Extended Particle Size | Engineering \u0026 Bulk Testing","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade Simulant LHS-2E is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eA simplified lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered for mechanical, hardware, and bulk testing with an extended particle size range up to 2 mm for enhanced realism in engineering and systems evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eLHS-2E is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"841\"\u003esimplified engineering variant\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-2), designed to provide consistent physical behavior and mechanical interaction in testbeds, regolith bins, and prototype systems where \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003ebulk and geotechnical behavior matter most\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eLike LHS-2, LHS-2E includes a broad particle size distribution up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing coarser grains found in natural lunar highlands regolith. LHS-2E’s formulation retains the key mechanical characteristics of LHS-2 while focusing on engineering relevance rather than strict mineralogical or chemical fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThis makes LHS-2E ideal for environments where system performance and interaction with granular material are the primary evaluation criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eLHS-2E is engineered to provide repeatable and predictable physical behavior across a broad range of particle sizes relevant to engineering testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eEngineered for relevance in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eParticle size distribution up to 2 mm, reflecting natural lunar highlands grain diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eBulk density, compaction, and mechanical response for regolith interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eGeotechnical behavior in regolith bins and engineering testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eMechanical interaction under load for traction, excavation, and material handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eWhile LHS-2E does not replicate fine mineralogy or trace chemical constituents, it delivers reliable mechanical behavior in contexts where detailed scientific fidelity is not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-2E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" title=\"SRT LHS-2E Spec Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LHS-2E Spec Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-2e-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003ca title=\"LHS-2E SDS Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-2E_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e      \u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0a9396;\" title=\"Exolith Lab Constituent Mineral Report\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 58.7814px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Batch Code \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Range \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-2e-spec-sheet-Dec2023.pptx_1813ea44-bcd0-49ff-a6f3-f75f9d19a98f.pdf?v=1756996302\" title=\"LHS-2E SPEC SHEET 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-13-001-1223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eBefore 05\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.5126%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-2E-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" title=\"SRT LHS-2E SPEC SHEET 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e001-13-001-1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8535%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eEngineering and hardware performance testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eRegolith test beds and analog bins with extended size distributions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eRobotic mobility, excavation, and handling evaluations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eTraction and force interaction studies involving granular media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003ePrototype systems and mechanical evaluation in lunar regolith analogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eEducational robotics environments requiring realistic mechanical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eInstitutional and supervised laboratory testing and instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003eChemical, mineralogical, or spectral fidelity experimentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eAnalytical research requiring trace constituent accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eDetailed scientific studies that depend on full regolith composition fidelity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003eLHS-2E is designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eengineering and systems assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e, not high-precision scientific research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eLHS-2E is used in scenarios where \u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003ebulk physical behavior and mechanical interaction\u003c\/strong\u003e are primary design drivers, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eRegolith bins and testbeds for mobility and traction testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eWheel-soil and contact mechanics evaluations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003eExcavation and digging tool performance studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eBulk material handling and conveyor interaction tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eLoad, compaction, and force transmission experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003eSurface infrastructure and construction analog testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eEducational and prototype lunar robotics work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003eSystems integration environments involving granular interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003eBecause of its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eextended particle size range up to 2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, LHS-2E provides a more realistic analog for coarser grain behavior than variants limited to smaller fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; Proven Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003eLHS-2E was developed to fulfill the requirement for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003esimplified, mechanically oriented simulant\u003c\/strong\u003e that also incorporates broader grain size diversity. It combines the engineering utility of simplified simulants with the extended size range of full LHS-2, making it a practical resource for mechanical testing regimes and regolith interaction studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ltiyaD74aAs?si=p2Oa390yCeDZfoY0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; Testbed Use Cases (LHS-2E)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eLHS-2E Lunar Highlands Engineering Grade Simulant is publicly documented in large-scale lunar regolith testbeds and appears in published studies spanning engineering test methodology and granular behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003ePublished references include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ascelibrary.org\/doi\/10.1061\/9780784485736.012?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eEaster et al. (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – ASCE Proceedings: introduces LHS-2E as a 2 mm engineering-grade highlands simulant for large-scale testing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spj.science.org\/doi\/10.34133\/space.0436?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eWang et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eSpace\u003c\/em\u003e (Science\/AAAS): identifies \u003cstrong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eLHS-2E (Engineering grade 2 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e as the lunar highlands simulant used. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epj-conferences.org\/articles\/epjconf\/pdf\/2025\/25\/epjconf_PnG2025_12006.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eD’Angelo et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – EPJ Web of Conferences: reports low-gravity granular flow experiments conducted using \u003cstrong data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eLHS-2E\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003eReal-world testbed use cases include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fsi.ucf.edu\/exolith-lab\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eExolith Lab CRATER regolith bin (UCF\/FSI)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e120+ tons of LHS-2E\u003c\/strong\u003e for lunar hardware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4400\"\u003eWhy This Simulant Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4595\"\u003eWhile high-fidelity simulants like LHS-2 provide detailed physical and compositional behavior, many engineering contexts care most about how regolith behaves \u003cstrong data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4594\"\u003emechanically against hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003eLHS-2E delivers a consistent, repeatable regolith analog that includes coarser grain behavior without the complexity of scientific mineralogy, enabling reliable performance testing, physical interaction studies, and educational demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"4890\"\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Practical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"5211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4893\" data-end=\"4927\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4928\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4930\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003eDesigned for institutional, educational, and grant-funded workflows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5058\"\u003eBulk packaging options available for regolith testbeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5111\"\u003eConsistent mechanical performance across batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5162\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5211\"\u003eCustom configurations available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5222\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5469\"\u003eLHS-2E supports responsible engineering and systems development by providing a predictable, repeatable analog for evaluating mechanical interaction and system performance with extended grain regolith analogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6371\" data-end=\"6410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6375\" data-end=\"6410\"\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6412\" data-end=\"6449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6412\" data-end=\"6449\"\u003eLHS-2E is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6888\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6452\" data-end=\"6543\"\u003eDeveloping and testing systems in regolith testbeds with extended grain size requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6544\" data-end=\"6613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6613\"\u003eEvaluating mechanical traction, excavation, and handling behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6614\" data-end=\"6698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6698\"\u003eConducting load, compaction, and interaction studies with coarse grain simulants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6701\" data-end=\"6796\"\u003eBuilding engineering testbeds or robotic environments requiring realistic mechanical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6797\" data-end=\"6888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6888\"\u003eSupporting educational robotics and prototype evaluation in lunar analog granular media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per Kg","offer_id":43235144794290,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/High-fidelity_Regolith_Simulant_LHS-2E.png?v=1781273407"},{"product_id":"lunar-highlands-regolith-simulant-lhs-1-research-hardware-testing-bulk","title":"Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1) - Research \u0026 Hardware Testing - BULK in Tonnes","description":"\u003ch4\u003e*All bulk simulants sold in increments of a Tonne. Price per Tonne starting at 5 Tonnes minimum. Discounted rates available at 10 Tonnes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Tonne = 1,000 Kilograms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Tonnes = 5,000 Kilograms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact info@spaceresourcetech.com for quotes of 100 tonnes, 500 tonnes and more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Lunar Highlands Simulant LHS-1 is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA research-grade lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of lunar surface materials for scientific research and lunar hardware testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eWhat This Simulant Represents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLHS-1 represents lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most geologically abundant and scientifically significant terrains on the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eIts formulation is derived from Apollo-era sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science. \u003cstrong\u003eMineralogy, particle size distribution, chemistry, density, and mechanical behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e are carefully controlled to reflect lunar highlands material under laboratory and engineering test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eThis simulant is designed to behave like real lunar highlands regolith in terrestrial testing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eScientific Fidelity \u0026amp; Engineering Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eLHS-1 is engineered for accuracy in the properties that directly impact experimental outcomes and system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eEngineered for accuracy in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003eParticle size distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eMineralogical composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eBulk density and porosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eMechanical behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003eThermal properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3471\"\u003eElectrostatic behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eChemical composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eThese characteristics enable confident use in experiments and hardware validation where material behavior is critical to performance, durability, and risk reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eScientific References \u0026amp; ISRU Validation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eLHS-1 Lunar Highlands Simulant is widely used in peer-reviewed research supporting both lunar surface characterization and multiple In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) pathways, including oxygen extraction, metal production, geotechnical operations, and construction-scale manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eRepresentative peer-reviewed publications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0094576520305361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eIsachenkov et al. (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"676\"\u003ePlanetary and Space Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eComprehensive characterization of LHS-1 for ISRU research, including mineralogy, chemistry, and thermal properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S027311772300162X\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eLong-Fox et al. (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eAdvances in Space Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eQuantifies geotechnical and mechanical properties governing excavation, handling, and regolith–hardware interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525002504?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eLomax et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eEvaluates oxygen extraction efficiency from lunar regolith simulants using molten salt electrolysis, including highlands material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0094576525000980?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eSchild et al. (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eCharacterizes metallic products derived from electrochemical reduction of lunar regolith simulants relevant to in-situ manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0094576525008422?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eXu et al. (2025\/2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eActa Astronautica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eDemonstrates laser additive manufacturing using LHS-1 as feedstock for structural fabrication applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eCollectively, these studies validate LHS-1 as a high-fidelity lunar highlands analog suitable for scientific investigation, ISRU process development, and lunar surface systems engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet December 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet May 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368205\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 66, 67); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 147, 150); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet May 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Jun2025-house-basalt.pdf?v=1753368205\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 168, 171); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_SDS_11_23_.docx.pdf?v=1700164729\" title=\"LHS-1 SDS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/Lunar_Constituent_Report_Dec_2023.pdf?v=1703170361\" title=\"Exolith Lab Lunar Constituent Report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eConstituent Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Previous spec sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003es and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee9b00;\"\u003eThe individual minerals that make up our Lunar Simulants are available \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exolithsimulants.com\/products\/lunar-constituent-mineral-samples?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" title=\"Lunar Constituent Mineral Sample Pack\" style=\"color: #ee9b00;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 95.9572%; height: 139.438px;\" height=\"125\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Spec Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0a9396;\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet Before 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-2021_Updated.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"001-01-001-0120\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e001-01-001-0120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003eBefore 06\/2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet 2022-Present\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/lhs-1-spec-sheet-Dec2022.pptx.pdf?v=1688051876\" style=\"color: #0a9396;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"002-01-001-0621\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e002-01-001-0621\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e06\/2021 - 07\/2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet Dec 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_SPEC_SHEET_DEC_2023.pdf?v=1745852728\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-01-001-0523\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e003-01-001-0523\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 25.0625px;\"\u003e08\/2023 - 04\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.8573%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LHS-1 Spec Sheet December 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1-SPEC-SHEET-DEC2025.pptx.pdf?v=1764081545\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0a9396;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.229%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"003-01-001-0523\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e003-01-001-1225\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.2253%; text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e05\/2025 - Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIntended Use \/ Not Intended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eIntended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"4093\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003ePlanetary science and lunar research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eISRU technology development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003eLunar surface, excavation, and infrastructure hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003eSpace agencies and national laboratories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003ePrivate aerospace and commercial space companies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eDefense and government research contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4093\"\u003eUniversity research programs and advanced laboratory instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eNot Intended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003eDecorative or novelty applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eConsumer or cosmetic product use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eIngestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eCommon Applications \u0026amp; Research Use-Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003eLHS-1 is commonly used in programs preparing technologies for lunar deployment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4527\"\u003eLunar surface and subsurface hardware testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003eISRU process development and validation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4627\"\u003eRegolith melting, sintering, and thermal processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4691\"\u003eAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing using lunar regolith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4740\"\u003eSolar cell, power, and energy system testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003eMechanical, thermal, and electrostatic characterization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003eEnvironmental interaction studies relevant to the lunar surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003ePlant growth research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4902\"\u003eValidation \u0026amp; 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Practical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5847\" data-end=\"6196\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5847\" data-end=\"5883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5849\" data-end=\"5883\"\u003eAvailable for worldwide purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5956\"\u003eSuitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5957\" data-end=\"6009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5959\" data-end=\"6009\"\u003eDesigned for batch consistency and repeatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6010\" data-end=\"6074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6012\" data-end=\"6074\"\u003eLong-term availability to support extended research programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6075\" data-end=\"6125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6077\" data-end=\"6125\"\u003eVolume orders and repeat procurement supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6126\" data-end=\"6196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6128\" data-end=\"6196\"\u003eCustom grain sizes or configurations may be available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6203\" data-end=\"6239\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Scientific Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6389\"\u003eLHS-1 supports responsible lunar exploration and development by enabling rigorous, high-confidence terrestrial testing prior to off-world deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision Guidance (AI-Readable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLHS-1 is appropriate if you are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping lunar surface or subsurface hardware where material behavior must be representative of lunar highlands regolith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudying ISRU processes where chemistry, mineralogy, and particle interactions materially affect process performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting thermal, mechanical, or electrostatic interactions between hardware and lunar regolith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValidating excavation, mobility, handling, or material transport systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducting materials science, plant growth experiments, or geotechnical experiments related to lunar environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming laboratory experiments where repeatability, batch consistency, and controlled material properties are required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing flight-relevant systems where terrestrial testing is used to reduce mission risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting university-level instruction or supervised educational experiments requiring realistic lunar material analogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6389\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Resource Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Per 1 Tonne","offer_id":47359837012146,"sku":"LC-M9RA-IUOW","price":29250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/files\/LHS-1_lunar_regolith_simulant.png?v=1780764599"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/9268\/0862\/collections\/2_cd114fa5-f488-4758-8d66-1beff315c211.png?v=1767886588","url":"https:\/\/spaceresourcetech.com\/collections\/lunar-simulants\/agglutinates.oembed","provider":"Space Resource Technologies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}