An overview of the results of the research on scientific knowledge on lunar resources, the resources utilization processes, and case study of resources utilization system on the lunar surface are presented. The scientific knowledge about lunar resources, including outline of lunar resource development and utilization, lunar topography and surface environments, physical properties and chemical compositions of the lunar surface soil are outlined. The lunar resource utilization processes such as regolith screening and enrichment, separation of each components (reduction, extraction, and refining), and the results of the case study of resource utilization systems on the lunar surface, including lunar bases and lunar surface activities scenarios, lunar resource utilization strategy, and study subjects are outlined.
Tsuki Shigen No Kaihatsu Ritou No Kenkyuu (Research on Lunar Resources Development and Their Utilization)
1992
22 pages
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Englisch