Comprehensive resource covering all in-space manufacturing and planetary resource exploration endeavors. The space economy is developing quickly, and pivotal events have brought us to a strong inflection point. This unique book includes fundamental and ground-breaking innovations in the field and is meant to quickly get readers up to speed on many different facets of space and planetary resource exploration, such as: Space health & medicine Space biology & space farming Space chemistry & space mining Space construction & advanced materials production Space policy, law & economics Presenting a snapshot of the expanding space economy and manufacturing applications in low-Earth orbit, along with resource utilization capabilities in development for Moon and Mars missions, this an indispensable source for all researchers and commercial companies working on space and planetary resource exploration.

Additive manufacturing (AM) for space exploration has become a growing opportunity as long-range space missions evolve. In partnership with the National Space Grant Foundation and NASA, students from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee participated in the 2014-15 X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge, with participants tasked with developing new AM solutions that would be recyclable with minimal loss in mechanical properties. The teams investigated materials, characterization, testing, modeling, and tool development, including the ability to employ reusable carbon-fiber tension ties. The tools developed show that it is possible to employ thermoplastic polymer materials fabricated using AM together with reusable and flexible high-performance carbon-fiber-based composite ties. The AM-printed part is completely recyclable. The carbon-fiber composite ties are repurposed into new structural configurations without loss in properties. The results of this project are now published by SAE International. Studies into Additive Manufacturing for In-Space Manufacturing is a series of interconnected papers that explore: Lessons learned in processing of recycled thermoplastic filaments The criticality of process control on the print process The effects of orientation angles and print parameters on mechanical behavior Microstructural analysis Case studies of tools included in the spacecraft's toolbox

The space economy is expanding and becoming increasingly global, driven by the development of ever-more governmental space programmes around the world, the multiplication of commercial actors in value chains, durable digitalisation trends, and new space systems coming of age. This report describes these emerging trends using new and internationally comparable data and indicators.

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""New Space Race"" explores the transformative shift in space exploration from government agencies to private enterprises, examining how companies are revolutionizing space travel, resource extraction, and off-world colonization. The book delves into the emergence of private space companies, technological advancements, and potential economic impacts of space commercialization, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the new era in space exploration. Structured in three parts, the book first introduces key players in the private space industry before examining engineering challenges and innovative solutions in developing reusable rockets and advanced propulsion systems. The final section explores potential future endeavors like asteroid mining and Mars colonization. What sets this book apart is its in-depth analysis of the engineering challenges involved in space commercialization, going beyond headlines to examine the technical details of rocket propulsion and life support systems. Through a blend of technical data, interviews, and case studies, ""New Space Race"" offers a balanced perspective on the potential and challenges of commercial space ventures. It highlights how private companies are not only accelerating technological progress but also fundamentally altering the economics of space exploration, making it more accessible and economically viable. This comprehensive overview equips readers with the knowledge to understand and participate in discussions about the future of human space exploration and the commercialization of the final frontier.