Abstract: A system and method for molten electrolysis includes a molten electrolyte reactor, a silicon refiner reactor, and an aluminum refiner reactor to accommodate the extraction of metals and oxygen from metal oxide feedstock. The reactor systems, designed to operate in the vacuum environment of the Moon, incorporate heat sources to melt the metal oxide feedstock, anodes and cathodes to support electrolysis, systems interconnecting the reactors, and systems allowing for removal of materials from the reactors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing are provided. A system for additive manufacturing may include a feedstock shaping system for shaping an elongated metal-containing feedstock; a force applicator for applying force to the elongated metal-containing feedstock; a print head for passing a pulsed electric current through the elongated metal-containing feedstock and a substratum; and a power supply associated with the print head for sending pulsed power to the print head.

Abstract: A system and method for space resource mining and maneuvering may utilize at least one linear transformer driver, a selective ionization plasma pyrolysis extractor, and at least one pulsed plasma thruster.

Abstract: Methods and systems for depositing a deposition material on a substrate in a space environment may include a substrate support structure on a surface of a planetary body in the space environment, a depositor for the deposition material, an energy source associated with the depositor to excite the deposition material to form a vapor of the deposition, and a moveable elongate member associated with the depositor, to move the depositor over the substrate, whereby the vapor of deposition material from the depositor may pass over the substrate and flow to the substrate to coat the substrate with the deposition material.

Abstract: A method and system for vacuum vapor deposition of a deposition material to form functional materials, including a coating, a thin film material, or a thick film material, upon a substrate in space utilizes: a substrate support structure associated with a space platform; a depositor for the deposition material; and a moveable elongate arm associated with a space platform that provides relative movement between the substrate and the depositor.