A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction

IF 11.5 1区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE

Progress in Aerospace Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.paerosci.2024.101045

Mohammad Azami , Zahra Kazemi , Sare Moazen , Martine Dubé , Marie-Josée Potvin , Krzysztof Skonieczny

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Abstract

As humankind prepares to establish outposts and infrastructure on the Moon, the ability to manufacture parts and buildings on-site is crucial. While transporting raw materials from Earth can be costly and time-consuming, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) presents an attractive alternative. This review paper aims to provide a thorough examination of the current state and future potential of Lunar-based manufacturing and construction (LBMC), with a particular focus on the prospect of utilizing in-situ resources and additive manufacturing. The paper analyzes existing research on LBMC from various perspectives, including different manufacturing techniques and compositions, the potential of ISRU for LBMC, characterization of built parts and structures, the role of energy sources and efficiency, the impact of low-gravity and vacuum conditions, and the feasibility of using artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics. By synthesizing these findings, this review offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for LBMC.

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全面审查月球制造和建设

随着人类准备在月球上建立前哨站和基础设施，现场制造零部件和建筑物的能力至关重要。从地球运输原材料既昂贵又耗时，而原地资源利用（ISRU）则是一种极具吸引力的替代方案。这篇综述论文旨在对月基制造和建筑（LBMC）的现状和未来潜力进行深入研究，尤其关注利用原地资源和增材制造的前景。论文从不同角度分析了现有的月基制造和建造研究，包括不同的制造技术和成分、国际空间研究利用计划（ISRU）在月基制造和建造方面的潜力、建造部件和结构的特征、能源的作用和效率、低重力和真空条件的影响，以及使用人工智能、自动化和机器人技术的可行性。通过综合这些研究成果，本综述对枸杞多糖未来面临的挑战和机遇提出了宝贵的见解。

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Progress in Aerospace Sciences 工程技术-工程：宇航

CiteScore

20.20

自引率

3.10%

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审稿时长

5 months

期刊介绍： "Progress in Aerospace Sciences" is a prestigious international review journal focusing on research in aerospace sciences and its applications in research organizations, industry, and universities. The journal aims to appeal to a wide range of readers and provide valuable information. The primary content of the journal consists of specially commissioned review articles. These articles serve to collate the latest advancements in the expansive field of aerospace sciences. Unlike other journals, there are no restrictions on the length of papers. Authors are encouraged to furnish specialist readers with a clear and concise summary of recent work, while also providing enough detail for general aerospace readers to stay updated on developments in fields beyond their own expertise.