深空探测实验室科研人员正在开展"月壤原位3D打印系统"的原理验证实验。 由深空探测实验室通过"月壤原位3D打印系统"打印成型的月壤砖。 阳光取代了窑火，月壤作为原始建材，智能机器人充当建筑工人……这些正是我国航天领域最前沿的探 索方向之一：月球原位自主智造。 建设核心：利用月壤建成月球的"家" 随着嫦娥六号完成月背采样返回，中国探月工程"绕、落、回"三步走战略圆满收官。如何利用月球本身 资源建设可持续的科研站，成为下一阶段的关键课题。 在位于安徽省合肥市的深空探测实验室，一项被称为"月壤原位3D打印系统"的原理验证实验，展示的 便是月球原位自主智造的地外建造思路。 科研人员用抛物面镜将太阳光聚焦数千倍，产生超过1300摄氏度的高温，再通过一根柔性的光纤远距离 传输聚光太阳能，就像一支精准的"光笔"，结合3D打印技术，将月壤材料打印出结构坚实的砖体或任 意形状的构件。 "未来月球科研站的建设，核心是'月球原位取材、集群协同智造、自主智能作业'。"中国工程院院士、 哈尔滨工业大学党委书记陈杰说，其目标是转化利用月球的"土"并建成月球的"家"，最大限度降低对地 球补给的长距离依赖，实现地外基地的智能建造、自主运维和 ...

（来源：中国妇女网） 转自：中国妇女网 原标题：从月壤到"月宫"！中国科学家"解锁"智造月球科研站 阳光取代了窑火，月壤作为原始建材，智能机器人充当建筑工人……这些正是我国航天领域最前沿的探 索方向之一：月球原位自主智造。 12月19日，由深空探测实验室承办的以"地外资源开发利用技术前沿与发展战略——太空采矿与深空制 造"为主题的中国工程院工程科技学术研讨会在安徽省亳州市举行，多位院士专家详解了"月宫"建造"黑 科技"。 随着嫦娥六号完成月背采样返回，中国探月工程"绕、落、回"三步走战略圆满收官。如何利用月球本身 资源建设可持续的科研站，成为下一阶段的关键课题。 东华大学科研团队依据嫦娥五号取回的真实月壤，在实验室通过高温熔融和真空牵引技术，成功制备出 直径仅10至20微米的超细月壤连续纤维。中国科学院院士、东华大学教授朱美芳说，团队已成功研发适 应月球高真空、低重力环境的自动成纤装备，为未来月面原位制造复合材料开辟了新可能。 "无论是打印成砖，还是拉制成纤，目的都是将月球上最丰富的表层物质——月壤，转化为可用的工程 材料。"深空探测实验室总工程师史平彦表示，多条技术路线并行探索，是为了应对月球极端环境的严 ...

（来源：湖州日报） 科研人员用抛物面镜将太阳光聚焦数千倍，产生超过1300摄氏度的高温，再通过一根柔性的光纤远距离 传输聚光太阳能，就像一支精准的"光笔"，结合3D打印技术，将月壤材料打印出结构坚实的砖体或任 意形状的构件。 "未来月球科研站的建设，核心是'月球原位取材、集群协同智造、自主智能作业'。"中国工程院院士、 哈尔滨工业大学党委书记陈杰说，其目标是转化利用月球的"土"并建成月球的"家"，最大限度降低对地 球补给的长距离依赖，实现地外基地的智能建造、自主运维和可持续拓展。 除了将月壤高温熔融打印成结构件，我国科学家还探索了将月壤制成高性能纤维的新方法。 东华大学科研团队依据嫦娥五号取回的真实月壤，在实验室通过高温熔融和真空牵引技术，成功制备出 直径仅10至20微米的超细月壤连续纤维。中国科学院院士、东华大学教授朱美芳说，团队已成功研发适 应月球高真空、低重力环境的自动成纤装备，为未来月面原位制造复合材料开辟了新可能。 "无论是打印成砖，还是拉制成纤，目的都是将月球上最丰富的表层物质——月壤，转化为可用的工程 材料。"深空探测实验室总工程师史平彦表示，多条技术路线并行探索，是为了应对月球极端环境的严 苛 ...

随着嫦娥六号完成月背采样返回，中国探月工程"绕、落、回"三步走战略圆满收官。如何利用月球本身 资源建设可持续的科研站，成为下一阶段的关键课题。 在位于安徽省合肥市的深空探测实验室，一项被称为"月壤原位3D打印系统"的原理验证实验，展示的 便是月球原位自主智造的地外建造思路。 科研人员用抛物面镜将太阳光聚焦数千倍，产生超过1300摄氏度的高温，再通过一根柔性的光纤远距离 传输聚光太阳能，就像一支精准的"光笔"，结合3D打印技术，将月壤材料打印出结构坚实的砖体或任 深空探测实验室科研人员正在开展"月壤原位3D打印系统"的原理验证实验。（受访者供图） 意形状的构件。 "未来月球科研站的建设，核心是'月球原位取材、集群协同智造、自主智能作业'。"中国工程院院士、 哈尔滨工业大学党委书记陈杰说，其目标是转化利用月球的"土"并建成月球的"家"，最大限度降低对地 球补给的长距离依赖，实现地外基地的智能建造、自主运维和可持续拓展。 阳光取代了窑火，月壤作为原始建材，智能机器人充当建筑工人……这些正是我国航天领域最前沿的探 索方向之一：月球原位自主智造。 12月19日，由深空探测实验室承办的以"地外资源开发利用技术前沿与发展战 ...

Group 1: Urban Air Mobility - The vision of convenient intercity air travel is accelerating in Hefei, with the unveiling of the VT35 eVTOL aircraft, capable of a range exceeding 200 kilometers, designed for urban environments [2][3] - Hefei is a pilot province for low-altitude airspace management reform, having established the world's first urban air traffic hub and issued the first operational certificate for passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicles [2][3] Group 2: Low-altitude Economy Development - EHang Intelligent, a leader in the low-altitude economy, has established its headquarters for the VT35 series in Hefei, while another local company, Zero Gravity Aircraft, is focused on the mass delivery of its eCTOL aircraft [3] - Hefei has integrated various departments to streamline low-altitude affairs and has published a white paper outlining the development goals and scenarios for the low-altitude economy [3][4] Group 3: Space Exploration and Technology - Hefei is focusing on the development of the aerospace information industry, including low-altitude economy, commercial space, and deep space exploration, with significant advancements in technology and application scenarios [4][5] - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei is working on innovative projects, such as a lunar regolith 3D printing system, which could utilize lunar soil for construction on the moon [4][6] Group 4: Industry Collaboration and Growth - The establishment of the International Deep Space Exploration Society in Hefei marks a significant step in international collaboration in the aerospace field [7] - Hefei's aerospace information industry has seen substantial growth, with over 140 companies in the sector, representing more than 90% of the city's aerospace industry [7][8]

Core Concept - The "International Lunar Research Station" plan proposed by China aims to establish a long-term scientific facility on the Moon, referred to as the "Moon Palace" project, with basic construction expected to be completed by 2035 and expanded by 2045 [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The International Lunar Research Station is designed to be a long-term autonomous facility capable of short-term human participation, featuring capabilities for lunar-earth travel, energy supply, central control, communication navigation, lunar scientific exploration, and ground support [2]. - The project will utilize in-situ resources, including lunar soil for construction materials and ice resources for supporting scientific tasks [1][2]. Group 2: Technology and Innovation - A key technology for the project is the "Lunar Soil In-Situ 3D Printing System," which uses concentrated solar energy to melt lunar soil into bricks, allowing for construction without transporting materials from Earth [2][4]. - The system operates by using a parabolic reflector to concentrate sunlight, heating lunar soil to over 1300°C to create lunar bricks, which are characterized by high strength and good thermal insulation [2][4]. Group 3: Challenges and Solutions - The manufacturing of lunar bricks faces challenges such as uneven heating and the complex mineral composition of lunar soil, which can lead to defects like cracks [4]. - The project team has developed a solution involving a combination of reflective concentrators and fiber optic energy transmission to overcome energy capture and transmission challenges in the Moon's extreme environment [4][5]. Group 4: Resource Extraction - The extraction of water from lunar soil is another significant aspect of the project, with lunar polar regions containing substantial ice resources that can support life and provide fuel for deep space missions [5][6]. - A prototype device for extracting water from lunar soil has been developed, achieving international advanced levels in efficiency and addressing challenges related to high-strength ice-rich soil and low extraction efficiency [6][8]. Group 5: International Collaboration - The initiative has garnered support from 17 countries and over 60 international research institutions, indicating a collaborative approach to the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station [8].

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]

Group 1 - The deep space industry is rapidly developing, with space tourism expected to be the first area to achieve commercialization, allowing ordinary people to experience weightlessness and view Earth from space [1] - By around 2028, commercial entities are projected to enable tourists to cross the Kármán line at 100 kilometers above the Earth, with a ticket price of approximately $300,000 per trip [1] - Current advancements in space tourism have been marked by successful flights conducted by American companies, while more advanced experiences like orbital tourism and lunar sightseeing are still in the planning stages [1] Group 2 - Deep space resource development is emerging as a crucial pillar of the deep space industry, with the Moon's surface rich in helium-3, a rare resource on Earth and an ideal fuel for future nuclear fusion [2] - The deep space laboratory is conducting preliminary research on technologies for in-situ resource utilization on the Moon, including a 3D printing system that can utilize lunar soil for constructing building components [2] - Plans for space solar power stations are underway, with ground experiments being conducted to enhance energy conversion efficiency by deploying solar power stations in space [2] Group 3 - The Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission has set a target for the aerospace information industry to reach a scale of 100 billion yuan by 2027, with around 300 large-scale enterprises [3] - An international deep space exploration society headquarters will officially establish in Hefei, marking the first international organization to settle in Anhui [3] - The deep space laboratory, co-established by the National Space Administration, Anhui Province, and the University of Science and Technology of China, aims to advance deeper and further into the field of deep space exploration [3]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory is a key initiative to implement national strategic layouts and support the construction of a strong aerospace nation [1] Group 1: Laboratory Development - The laboratory was jointly established by the National Space Administration, Anhui Province, and the University of Science and Technology of China three years ago to meet the urgent needs of national deep space exploration [1][3] - In just three years, the laboratory has achieved significant progress in institutional setup, platform construction, task support, and scientific research breakthroughs [1][3] Group 2: Research and Innovation - The laboratory's research team has developed a lunar soil in-situ 3D printing system, which simulates high-temperature melting of lunar soil to print lunar base components [3] - The team has also created a prototype for a lunar ice extraction system, capable of extracting 10 to 50 grams of ice per hour with a power consumption of only 150 watts, reaching international advanced levels [3][4] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The laboratory has formed a collaborative innovation alliance for the deep space industry and is actively promoting the establishment of an aerospace information incubator in Anhui [3][4] - It has attracted several commercial aerospace companies and projects to settle in Anhui, contributing to the local aerospace industry development [3] Group 4: Talent and Funding Management - The laboratory has been granted autonomy in deciding research directions, budget allocations, talent standards, and salary structures, fostering a conducive environment for innovation [4] - A new funding management model and talent incentive mechanism have been established to enhance resource allocation and stimulate innovation [4] Group 5: International Cooperation - The laboratory is set to host the International Deep Space Exploration Society, aiming to facilitate international collaboration in deep space exploration [8] - Since 2023, the laboratory has initiated the Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu) International Conference, which has gained significant influence in the international aerospace community [8] - The laboratory has signed cooperation agreements with 64 international research institutions, supporting the National Space Administration in expanding international exchanges and collaborations in deep space exploration [8]

Core Insights - The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, established through collaboration between the National Space Administration, Anhui Province, and the University of Science and Technology of China, has been operational for three years, focusing on innovative technologies for space exploration [1][2][3] Group 1: Laboratory Achievements - The laboratory has developed a lunar regolith in-situ 3D printing system, enabling the construction of lunar base components using local materials, which is crucial for the International Lunar Research Station [2] - Significant technological advancements have been made, including the Tian Duo 1 and 2 lunar communication test satellites, which are conducting multiple in-orbit technology trials [1][2] Group 2: Research and Collaboration - The laboratory is home to a team of high-profile scientists, including seven academicians and over fifty core personnel, focusing on key technological challenges and promoting innovation in space exploration [2][3] - It has established partnerships with 64 international research institutions, enhancing global collaboration in deep space exploration [2] Group 3: Operational Framework - The laboratory operates under a new governance model that grants it substantial autonomy, fostering a conducive environment for innovation through a unique funding management and talent incentive system [3] - It aims to contribute to China's goal of becoming a space power, showcasing rapid advancements and innovative capabilities in the field of deep space exploration [3]