Synthesis and manufacturing of polymers and their composites have been a topic of interest
recently in research and development owing to their wide margin of superiority over …

This review discusses the development prospects of additive technologies for the
manufacturing of complex technological items on the surface of the Moon under scarce …

In recent years, the Moon, as the only satellite of the Earth, has once again become the
primary destination for exploration by countries around the world. However, considering the …

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), together with the European Space Agency …

Lunar regolith is the most critical material for the in-situ resource utilization in the crewed
Moon exploration missions. This natural material can be utilized for the additive …

Manufacturing or repairing parts on-site, high geometric freedom, and feedstock efficiency
have long been regarded as nascent capabilities of additive manufacturing (AM) …

The key to any presence in space being sustainable is the ability to manufacture the
necessary structures and spares in situ and on-demand, in order to avoid the cost, volume …

The next step for the exploration of space seems to require the human participation by
means of a long-lasting lunar outpost. Therefore, this paper attempts to review the up-to-date …

Scientific exploration of extraterrestrial planets has gripped human imagination since the
advent of space travel. Human missions to Mars could produce insight into the essential …

A highly sought-after objective of Space Agencies is the development of additive
manufacturing (AM) technologies and of multifunctional materials, key elements to future …