Moon Fibres

Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University (ITA) and Institute for Structural Mechanics and Lightweight Design RWTH Aachen University (SLA) have already spun MoonFibres from regolith simulant. Gradel SARL uses the xFKin3D technological process to produces ultra-lightweight structural components made of various types of fibres and resin. This technology requires less material to create parts with equal structural strength as the ones produced in traditional ways. The produced parts can be 2D or 3D parts. By combining the two aforementioned knowledges & technologies, a novel and unique way to produce a variety of lightweight components using lunar resources would be created. The technology combination proposed by this document could be used for a variety of Moon-based applications, such as for habitat construction, thermal insulation as well as for diverse structural supports for different equipment like antennas and experimental instruments. Many other structural elements (profiles, brackets, resistant strings, pressure vessels, rails, protection structures, arcs, ribs etc., mechanical components (axles, gears, locomotion parts, cables etc.), and miscellaneous items such as furniture and tools. The structural elements can be used in various concepts to construct the lunar base.