Lunar Soil Can Be Used To Generate Oxygen and Fuel for Moon Astronauts
An artist’s impression of what a lunar base could look like. Scientists exploring whether lunar resources can be used to facilitate human exploration on the moon or beyond have reported that lunar soil contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels. Credit: ESA – P. CarrilSoil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, according to a new study by scientists in China that was published on May 5, 2022, in the journal Joule. They are currently…