Research

Our research on lunar and planetary exploration covers three main areas:

Volatiles
Here, we investigate the interaction of planetary regolith and volatile elements, with a focus on the lunar water cycle. We also develop instruments for the in-situ exploration and characterisation of volatile elements. 

Space Resource Utilisation
We conduct research on the production of oxygen and water from space resources, the handling and thermal/thermoelectric/chemical processing of planetary regolith.

Small Bodies in the Solar System
Our research on Near-Earth Objects, meteoroids and lunar/interplanetary dust investigates their flux densities and high-velocity impact of small particles.