Lunar Regolith Extraction

Lunar regolith extraction involves collecting and processing the Moon’s surface material, known as regolith, to obtain useful resources such as oxygen, metals, and water. This process typically uses specialized equipment to scoop or dig up the dusty, rocky soil, which is then heated or chemically treated to separate valuable components. Extracted resources can support future lunar missions, sustain long-term presence, or be used for manufacturing. The goal is to make lunar exploration more self-sufficient by transforming in-situ materials into essential supplies, reducing the need to carry everything from Earth.