On December 2, 2020, a 2-m class robotic drill onboard the Chinese Chang'E 5 lunar lander
successfully penetrated 1 m into the lunar regolith and collected 259.72 g of samples. This …

The Moon is the closest extraterrestrial celestial body to the Earth. Sampling and analysis of
lunar regolith or rocks can pave the way for the development and utilization of lunar …

Lunar drilling is conducted in extreme environments, where limited heat dissipation
pathways may cause overheating during drilling, potentially leading to destructive effects on …

Water ice, extensively detected in the lunar south polar region, represents a valuable
resource for future lunar base construction and energy utilization. To gain a comprehensive …

Drilling is a widely used method for exploring extra-terrestrial bodies and seeking
information on astrobiology, material composition, and evolution of the universe. The bit …

View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-4124. vid Our knowledge about the
way the highlands located on the far side of the lunar surface were formed and the …

View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-4123. vid Because of the 13-
degree inclination of the Moon, our knowledge and comprehension of the permanently …

Accurate prediction of axial compression capacity (ACC) is crucial for evaluating the
performance of circular concrete-filled steel tubes (CCFST). Traditional methods face …

This study explores two novel approaches for improving the performance of a micro
anaerobic digestion system in generating maximum biogas. The micro anaerobic digestion …