从“取水打砖”到星际驿站 中国科研人员解锁月球生存术

Core Insights - Chinese researchers are developing technologies for lunar survival, including water extraction and construction materials from lunar soil [1][3][4] Group 1: Lunar Research and Development - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory was established in February 2022, focusing on lunar exploration, planetary exploration, and heavy-lift launch vehicles [3] - The "In-situ 3D Printing System" can utilize concentrated solar energy to melt lunar soil into bricks, which are strong and heat-insulating, suitable for building lunar infrastructure [3][4] Group 2: Water Resource Extraction - The lunar poles contain abundant water ice, essential for life support and energy needs for future lunar missions [4] - The first prototype of the "Lunar Regolith Ice Extraction System" uses spiral drill needles to extract water vapor from simulated lunar soil, which is then condensed into ice [4] Group 3: Communication and Navigation Technologies - The "Tiandu Star" satellites will be launched in March 2024 to test new communication and navigation technologies for lunar and interstellar missions [5] - These technologies aim to support the construction of an integrated communication network between Earth and the Moon [5] Group 4: International Collaboration - As of now, 17 countries and over 60 international organizations have signed cooperation agreements with China regarding lunar research [5] - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory is also initiating the establishment of an International Deep Space Exploration Society [5] Group 5: Strategic Industry Development - The laboratory is planning to cultivate ten strategic new industries related to deep space, attracting commercial space companies with total investments exceeding 10 billion RMB [7]