Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) Project Testing
The Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project aims to demonstrate the carbothermal reduction of lunar regolith to produce oxygen on the Lunar South Pole. For this test, the team integrated the solar concentrator, mirrors, and software and confirmed the production of carbon monoxide.
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Date Created
August 7, 2025
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JSC
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Michael Rushing
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NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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