In-Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU)

Extraction and use of raw materials (e.g. oxygen, metals) on other planets, moons or asteroids

Capabilities enabling this application

• Divide Materials

  Sort & separate materials ready for use in manufacture

• Extract Materials

  Obtain resources from planets, moons or asteroids

• Handle Parts

  Grasp and move individual components for assembly

• High Power Generation

  Production of electrical powers higher than normally allowed by traditional satellite solar arrays

• Join Materials

  Connect or bond materials to create components or structures (typically irreversible e.g. welding)

• Mating/Demating Parts

  Align and physical connect/disconnect multiple components

• Provide Storage

  Organise and preserve components for assembly

• Waste Disposal

  Manage waste from material processing

Organisations operating in this area