Development and Properties Investigation of TLS-01: The first Thailand Lunar Regolith Simulant
- Paper number
IAC-21,A3,IP,19,x62585
- Author
Mr. Saran Seehanam, Thailand, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
- Coauthor
Mr. Siraphob Santironnarong, Thailand, Space Zab Company
- Coauthor
Dr. Wares Chancharoen, Thailand, Space Zab Company
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Mr. Wasin Meesuay, Thailand, Chulalongkorn University
- Coauthor
Dr. Chatchalerm Ketwetsuriya, Thailand, Kasetsart University
- Coauthor
Dr. Alongkot Fanka, Thailand, Chulalongkorn University
- Coauthor
Mr. Thirawat Tukpho, Thailand, Chulalongkorn University
- Coauthor
Mr. Worawat Thowiwat, Thailand, Kasetsart University
- Coauthor
Prof.Dr. Suttisak Soralump, Thailand, Kasetsart University
- Coauthor
Mr. Ponlawoot Raksat, Thailand, Mahidol University
- Coauthor
Ms. Sarinya Jitklongsub, Thailand, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
- Year
2021
- Abstract
In recent years, space science and engineering have become one of the most interesting research fields in Thailand. There have been many collaborations between private companies and universities. One important and interesting topic is lunar regolith simulant. Lunar regolith simulant is one of the most essential materials in the lunar in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) process that must capture the essential properties of actual lunar regolith. Thailand Lunar Simulant (TLS-01) is the first lunar regolith simulant in Thailand, recently developed by Space ZAB Company and affiliates. It was produced from Cenozoic intracontinental basalt in Chanthaburi-Trat volcanic province in eastern Thailand in which its geochemical compositions are suitable within the range of actual lunar regolith from Apollo missions. Direct shear testing was also used to analyse the mechanical properties. The geochemical prominence is considerably useful in further utilizations that focus on chemical properties such as biomining, cultivation and construction material. The mechanical properties, such as cohesion and friction angle of TLS-01 correlated well with previously developed lunar regolith simulants and returned samples from the Apollo missions. As such, TLS-01 exhibited key physical and chemical features that would be an invaluable tool for the upcoming lunar research program.
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