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Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for Construction on the Moon

Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
20-D-T-TEC-03-f
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Germany
Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for Construction on the Moon
Description

When setting up a lunar station, technologies for the use of locally available materials are crucial. Such technologies drastically reduce the need for transportation from Earth. This project idea aims to provide proof of a key technology, namely Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for building large structures on the Moon.

Executive summary