ISRU Demonstration

ISRU Demonstration refers to testing technology that allows spacecraft to use local planetary resources, like extracting water from lunar or Martian soil. This technology aims to reduce the need to carry all supplies from Earth, making long-term missions more sustainable and cost-effective. Demonstration missions validate these techniques in real environment conditions, proving they work reliably. Successful ISRU demonstrations are crucial steps toward future human exploration and settlement, enabling astronauts to generate water, oxygen, and fuel on-site, which supports life and travel without constant resupply from Earth.