ISRU technologies

In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) involves using materials found on the Moon, Mars, or other celestial bodies to produce essentials like water, fuel, and building materials, rather than transporting everything from Earth. This reduces mission costs and increases sustainability by turning local resources into usable commodities. For example, ISRU techniques can extract water from lunar soil, split it into hydrogen and oxygen for fuel or life support, and even create construction materials from local regolith. Overall, ISRU is about harnessing extraterrestrial resources to support long-term exploration and settlement efforts.