GK Question

technology medium true_false

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) enables production of rocket propellant from lunar water ice.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

ISRU extracts water ice, electrolyzes into hydrogen/oxygen for propellant. Critical for sustainable lunar exploration and deep space missions by reducing Earth launch mass.

Topic Emerging Tech: Space Technology
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