Melting ice under martian and other environmental conditions for isru

• Published in: ASCEND 2021
• Main Authors: van Susante, Paul J., Johnson, George B., Zerbel, Samantha M., Zacny, Kris A.
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech 2021
• Subjects: Antarctic; Rodriguez; The Antarctic; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/15611; https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-4036

Going to Mars and exploring space in a sustainable and affordable manner will require using the local resources. In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) will increase capability, reduce complexity and reduce risk. While MOXIE is testing extraction of oxygen from Mars’ atmosphere, other technologies are...