Use of Extraterrestrial Resources for Human Space Missions to Moon or Mars

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The book explores the economic and logistical challenges of in situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the Moon and Mars. It presents three innovative methods focused on processing atmospheric resources: solid oxide electrolysis, reverse water gas shift reaction, and water absorption techniques. These approaches aim to enhance sustainability for future space missions by utilizing local resources, highlighting both the potential benefits and the complexities involved in extraterrestrial resource management.