Space Quarters Succeeds in Space Welding Technology Demonstration in Zero Gravity and Lunar Gravity Environments toward the Realization of Space Architecture
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Space Quarters has successfully demonstrated electron beam welding of metal materials and lunar regolith under simulated microgravity and lunar gravity environments using an aircraft. Developed jointly with JAXA, this energy-saving technology brings large-scale space construction a step closer to reality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What kind of company is Space Quarters?
- A: Space Quarters is a startup company developing a 'space construction system' for building large-scale structures in orbit and on the lunar surface.
- Q: What is impressive about this demonstration test?
- A: The impressive aspect is using aircraft to create an environment similar to space or the lunar surface (vacuum, microgravity) and successfully welding metal and lunar sand (regolith) to confirm sufficient strength.
- Q: What is the relationship with JAXA?
- A: Through joint research with JAXA's 'Space Exploration Innovation Hub', we have developed an energy-efficient metal welding technology that operates in the harsh environment of space.