👉 Moon engineering refers to the planned and technological development aimed at utilizing the Moon's resources and environment for human and robotic exploration, as well as potential long-term habitation. This field encompasses a wide range of activities, from in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), which involves extracting and processing materials like water ice, regolith, and gases found on the lunar surface to produce fuel, oxygen, and construction materials, to constructing habitats and infrastructure using lunar resources to reduce reliance on Earth-based supplies. Additionally, moon engineering includes developing technologies for sustainable energy generation, such as solar panels and nuclear reactors, and establishing communication networks. The ultimate goal of moon engineering is to create a sustainable human presence on the Moon, serving as a stepping stone for deeper space exploration and potentially as a resource hub for future missions to Mars and beyond.
