ISRU Architecture

ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization) architecture refers to the design and system setup used to harness local resources on a celestial body, like the Moon or Mars, to support human missions. It involves technologies that extract water, oxygen, fuel, and building materials directly from the environment, reducing the need to carry everything from Earth. The architecture includes equipment, processes, and infrastructure optimized for efficiency and reliability. This approach enables sustainable exploration by creating a self-sufficient presence, lowering costs, and extending mission durations while minimizing dependencies on Earth-based supplies.