You may not be able to get blood from a stone as the saying goes, but you apparently can get oxygen out of lunar soil. This week NASA scientists and engineers proved just that, using a special ...

When humans return to the moon (and ultimately travel beyond), they’ll need plenty of oxygen, both to breathe and propel crafts through space. Luckily for astronauts, there’s plenty packed inside ...

As regulations addressing target semi-volatile organics in soil matrices continue to push for increasingly lower action levels, laboratories are required to examine preparation workflows to optimize ...

Sierra Space has completed a test readiness review of its carbothermal reactor, a system designed to extract oxygen from the Moon’s soil, and plans to proceed to a physical test of the technology.

The Moon is a key piece of the space exploration puzzle. One of our next objectives is to visit Earth's satellite and establish a permanent base. The Moon can also offer access to various resources, ...

Forward-looking: Little by little, humankind's understanding of the Moon's water resources continues to advance, giving hope to the possibility that one day it will be able to support permanent human ...

IFFCO launches Dharamrut, a seaweed-based botanical extract, to boost crop vigor, nutrient efficiency and soil health under ...