NASA Selects University Teams For Moon Metal Production Challenge

NASA sees forging metal as critical to a long-term presence on the Moon.

Credit: NASA
NASA has selected seven university teams to develop Moon-based metal production concepts for its Lunar Forge challenge. Figuring out how to mine, forge and use metal on the Moon would allow NASA to build a sustained human presence on the satellite body, the government agency says. “Metal’s strength...
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Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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