Chang'e-8 lunar construction technologies |
Chang'e-8 lunar construction technologies |
Jan 19 2019, 02:15 PM
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The Chang'e 8 mission, in addition to scientific surveys and experiments, will test key technologies to lay the groundwork for the construction of a science and research base on the moon, Xinhua reported.
https://www.space.com/43000-china-moon-expl...earch-base.html http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-01/14/c_137743306.htm http://www.esa.int/Highlights/Lunar_3D_printing http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_En...ith_3D_printing "3D printing works best at room temperature but over much of the Moon temperatures vary enormously across days and nights lasting two weeks each. For potential settlement, the lunar poles offer the most moderate temperature range." -------------------- "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena"
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Jun 16 2021, 11:41 AM
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Global Space Exploration Conference 2021 GLEX2021, has just anounced Chang'e-8 for the start of phase II of International Lunar Research Station ILR (Stage 1), that goes from 2026 till 2030 (Stage I).
https://twitter.com/jemckevitt/status/1405123594347294722 Last pic not related to chang'e-8 team ("The picture shows the development team of the Mars rover emergency becon device"), but unmanned construction technologies using in-situ resources are key to get the Third Objective of the pic. Touch Space, Insight Into Space, Change Space Chang'e-8 will be a important start stone to "Change Space". -------------------- "The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena"
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