Regolith extraction

Regolith extraction refers to the process of collecting and utilizing the loose material, like dust and broken rock, that covers solid bedrock on celestial bodies such as the Moon or asteroids. This material can be rich in valuable resources like water, metals, and minerals. In space exploration, harvesting regolith is crucial because it can help sustain human missions by providing materials for life support, construction, and fuel, reducing the need to transport everything from Earth. Essentially, it enables us to make use of local resources in our quest to explore and possibly settle other planets.