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        <pubDate>2026-05-02T22:19:17.121+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Editorial: Next generation of materials for space applications]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-09-23T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Editorial</category>
        <author>Reza Hedayati</author><author>Malgorzata Holynska</author><author>T. John Tharakan</author><author>Antonio Mattia Grande</author><author>Paramjit Kour</author><author>Syafiqah Nur Azrie Safri</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Single-event upset simulation and detection in configuration memory]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-07-29T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Hezekiah Austin</author><author>Chris Major</author><author>Colter Barney</author><author>Justin Williams</author><author>Zachary Becker</author><author>Mackenzie Smith</author><author>Brock LaMeres</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Single-event upsets (SEUs) from radiation strikes in configuration memory are potentially catastrophic due to their widespread effects. For field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), faults in configuration memory propagate into the implemented logic design at the hardware interconnection level, leading to unpredictable results. Two payloads consisting of a pair of quad modular redundant (QMR) FPGA-based processor were deployed to the International Space Station (ISS) for 13 months. During operation, these payloads experienced a number of faults from radiation, including one payload that experienced a rare multi-core fault. Investigation suggested that the multi-core fault was the result of a single-event effect (SEE), either directly in a voter on the logic design or as an SEE in the FPGA configuration memory changing the implemented logic. An injection procedure for the FPGA’s configuration memory was developed to simulate radiation strikes and test fault detection. The injection procedure was paired with the QMR processor. This provided a full configuration memory testing environment, where the implemented logic design was capable of detecting faults propagating from the FPGA’s configuration memory. Injection throughout the configuration memory was used to create a map of particularly vulnerable locations in configuration memory and the implemented logic design. Testing with injected faults produced similar results to the multi-core fault observed in orbit on the payload. The testing procedure provides a comprehensive testing strategy, which pairs systematic injection in configuration memory with a logic design capable of detecting the induced errors to localize the propagating fault in the design.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bacterial bio-cementation can repair space bricks]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-03-27T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Nitin Gupta</author><author>Rohan Kulkarni</author><author>Arya R. Naik</author><author>Koushik Viswanathan</author><author>Aloke Kumar</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study investigates the potential of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) as a repair technique for consolidated (sintered) bricks made from Lunar Highland Simulant-1 (LHS-1), aiming to extend their functional lifespan in extra-terrestrial conditions. Sintered bricks (compressive strength ∼50 MPa) were fabricated with embedded holes, V-shaped notches, and semi-circular notches to simulate structural failure. The compressive strength of these modified bricks was assessed, revealing a significant reduction in strength due to stress concentrations around these cavities. Following this, the cavities were filled with a MICP-based soil slurry, resulting in a notable recovery of compressive strength (∼28%–54%), although not to the levels of the original material. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated strong interfacial bonding between the MICP filler and the sintered substrate, indicating the effectiveness of the repair method. Additionally, Digital Image Correlation (DIC) was used to track the crack propagation and growth under the loading conditions. Instances of crack propagation through the MICP interface highlight areas for further investigation. The findings underscore the viability of MICP as a sustainable solution for repairing construction materials, aligning with contemporary practices aimed at enhancing durability and reducing dependency on Earth.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Assessment of the physical and psychological aspects of the current life support system on the International Space Station for sustainable space exploration]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-01-15T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Shuichi Ichimura</author><author>Yosuke Alexandre Yamashiki</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Life support systems in space have been developed to recover a certain amount of oxygen and water. However, we still rely on resupplies for gas tanks, water bags, and food. To achieve sustainable human space exploration, we must also consider the astronauts’ wellbeing. This research analyzes and assesses the status of essential life support elements, which are air, water, and food, as well as wellbeing elements, including clothing, hygiene, and healthcare, on the International Space Station. The types and quantities of resupplies for each element were estimated by synthesizing data from multiple sources and compared against baseline values established by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for one crew member per day. To evaluate the qualitative and psychological dimensions of dependence on resupply missions, astronaut feedback and comments documented in reports and articles from space agencies were also analyzed as important references. The results show that resupplies involve not only gas tanks and water bags but also a significant number of spare items to maintain recovery systems. Food completely relies on resupplies, and regarding wellbeing elements, although the mass supplied from Earth seems to meet the space agency’s requirements, astronauts feel uncomfortable wearing the same clothes and using the same towels for days, especially exercise clothes, which can develop odors. It was also discovered that each resupply mission is inefficient as resupplies account for only 0.21% of the total launch mass. Relying on resupply missions has been associated with negative effects on both physical and psychological aspects, such as anxiety about the risk of running out of life support consumables, issues with stowage and odors caused by waste, and stress due to complicated cargo unloading and loading transfer operations. As humans explore the Moon and beyond, frequent resupplies will become impractical due to higher launch costs and longer delivery times, and suggestions for developing technologies to realize a sustainable human presence in space are being proposed.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tensile strength and porosity of regolith-based cement with human hair]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-08-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Mohammad Tarikuzzaman</author><author>Audrey M. Shank</author><author>Emma G. Agan</author><author>Viral Sagar</author><author>Joan G. Lynam</author><author>Stephen T. Gordon Ⅱ</author><author>Shaurav Alam</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Sustainable structures are an important area of research, particularly for anticipated extended human presence on the Moon or Mars. Persistent human presence on the Moon will require building materials that are already present at the site to construct bases. The high cost associated with reinforcing metal (rebar) in mission payloads necessitates the exploration of alternative reinforcement methods for sustained lunar bases. Human hair is strong in tensile strength and will become available in any long-term mission. By using otherwise wasted hair instead of heavy metal, mission payloads and costs could be lowered. Concrete workability, compressive strength, and porosity were measured for a series of different cement compositions. These compositions consisted of combinations of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), lunar regolith, deionized (DI) water and human hair. Increased workability and porosity were found for increasing hair concentrations. Compressive strength slightly decreased with increased hair concentration.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Irradiation resistance of thermo-optical properties of zirconium diboride by 3 MeV electrons ]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-03-21T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Daniel Rønning</author><author>Yinglu Tang</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Due to good thermal conductivity and thermal shock resistance, ultra-high temperature ceramics such as zirconium diboride (ZrB2) have been investigated as promising materials to be used in reusable thermal protection systems TPSs are vital to the heat balance of a spacecraft during atmospheric reentry and subsequent operation in space. Hence, the thermal and optical properties are especially critical for such applications. Meanwhile, radiation exposure in space can pose risks of degrading such material properties, especially over a prolonged mission duration. The interaction of electron radiation-which can be found in the outer Van Allen belt, with ZrB2 has not been studied previously and was chosen as the main scope of this study. An electron source of 3 MeV with different radiation exposure time was used. The response of thermo-optical properties of ZrB2 to increasing electron radiation fluences was investigated. ZrB2 samples were made through spark plasma sintering into sintered pellets and then exposed to 3 MeV electron irradiation. These ZrB2 samples were characterized by their microstructure, thermal conductivity, coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), emittance, absorptivity, and surface roughness before and after irradiation. It was found that ZrB2’s thermo-optical properties showed high radiation resistance at these fluences, and no apparent microstructural change was observed after irradiation. However, the irradiated samples had, on average, a 29% lower surface roughness than the unirradiated samples, possibly originating from electron sputtering.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Advantages and challenges of novel materials for future space applications]]></title>
        <pubdate>2023-09-13T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>L. Pernigoni</author><author>A. M. Grande</author>
        <description><![CDATA[In the last years space technologies have made giant leaps, increasing the feasibility of human exploration and colonization of other celestial bodies. The Moon and Mars have become appealing in these terms, but autonomy, adaptability and high reliability are inevitably needed in long-term missions. Furthermore, new generation spacecraft will have to face challenges related to the degradation of materials and the continuous exposure to the threats of space environment. Novel materials and technologies must hence be developed to satisfy future missions requirements. This paper aims at giving a clear and organic overview of the describes the most significant innovations in the field of materials for space applications, along with the related advantages and challenges. After introducing the main environmental factors in space and their possible risks and effects on materials, the authors proceed with the description of novel materials for space applications, subdivided into polymers, metals, semiconductors, composites, and mixtures. Innovations in manufacturing techniques and in-situ resource utilization are also briefly presented before moving to final considerations on the limitations and future challenges for these innovative materials.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Advancements in autonomous mobility of planetary wheeled mobile robots: A review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2022-12-15T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Mini Review</category>
        <author>Mahboubeh Zarei</author><author>Robin Chhabra</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Mobility analysis is crucial to fast, safe, and autonomous operation of planetary Wheeled Mobile Robots (WMRs). This paper reviews implemented odometry techniques on currently designed planetary WMRs and surveys methods for improving their mobility and traversability. The methods are categorized based on the employed approaches ranging from signal-based and model-based estimation to terramechanics-based, machine learning, and global sensing techniques. They aim to detect vehicle motion parameters (kinematic states and forces/torques), terrain hazards (slip and sinkage) and terrain parameters (soil cohesion and friction). The limitations of these methods and recommendations for future missions are stated.]]></description>
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