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Exploring space manufacturing: designing a lunar factory for space-bound products in the new space economy
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 May 2024
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This study proposes a Moon-based factory for space-bound products, aiming to revolutionize space exploration through In-Space Manufacturing (ISM). It defines key elements for lunar manufacturing by adapting Earth-based factory models to lunar conditions.
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