Author:
Wu Weiren,Shen Jun,Kong Hui,Yang Yu,Ren Erxing,Liu Zekuan,Wang Weida,Dong Mingming,Han Lijin,Yang Chao,Zheng Hongfei,Xu Qianghui,Yao Xiaoyu,Zhao Jing,Li Sheng,Yang Qingqing,Liu Jun,Zhang Yunfei,Li Ji,Guo Yongpeng,Li Jianwei,Li Mengrou,Liu Hui,Zheng Dezhi,Xiong Rui,Ma Jiefei,Zhang Zhe,Pei Gang,Ao Xianze,Ji Jie,Sun Wengan,Fei Teng,Wang Fuqiang,Zhang Zexu,Liu Jianzhong,Wei Yong,Yang Wei,Zhao Liang,Zhang Aibing,Wang Yinyue,Liu Jianjun,Xu Weiyang,Zhang Chongfeng,Xu Ruina,Chen Lele,Qu Zhiguo,Wang Hui,Lu Youjun,Jing Dengwei,Li Long,Li Haiwang,Li Tiefeng,Chen Rong,Xiong Jianyin,Kong Yun,Wang Hongsheng,Qin Jiang,Shuai Yong,Zeng Xiaojia,Shen Bing,Sun Fengchun,Tao Zhi,Zhao Tianshou,Jiang Peixue
Abstract
<p>Deep space exploration expands our understanding about the evolution history of solar system, while the future development heavily relies on the construction of energy systems and utilization of resources on the planet. This paper systematically reviewed the progress in the environmental control and construction technologies of space bases, extraterrestrial in situ resource utilization technology, energy systems, key technologies for planetary transportation platforms, and geological explorations. The current status, pros and cons of these technologies and systems are introduced and discussed. As an important artificial microenvironment in the space base, the environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) provides necessary resources for human. Sintering and additive manufacturing technologies demonstrate the potential to construct a space base with lunar regolith or simulants. The extraction and in situ utilization of resources on the Moon, including water ice, oxygen, and helium-3, are crucial to maintain life support for lunar exploration. Typical energy systems that can be used on the Moon include photovoltaic cell, Stirling power generation technology, closed Brayton cycle (CBC) system, Rankine cycle system, heat storage system, and integrated energy system. The CBC system has the highest thermal efficiency (39%) among them, making it suitable for late-period energy supply. The performance of various planetary rovers, the most important transportation platforms, are summarized. Through geological explorations, the resource distribution, content, and occurrence can be obtained. Perspectives on the future, promotions of environment adaptation, resource recovery, energy efficiency, and intelligence of the existing technologies are still needed to move forward on space explorations.</p>
Publisher
Innovation Press Co., Limited