Abstract — Digital twins—high-fidelity virtual replicas of physical assets, systems and processes—are transforming manufacturing from a static production line into…
Abstract — DNA is nature’s high-density, long-lived information medium. Over the last decade engineers and biologists have begun to treat…
Abstract — A new class of robotic vehicles — space refueling drones — is emerging to refuel, reposition and service…
Abstract — Lagrange points are uniquely useful locations for long-duration human outposts. They combine orbital mechanics advantages with strategic access…
Executive Summary Terahertz (THz) communications — broadly the electromagnetic spectrum roughly between 0.1 and 10 terahertz (100 GHz to 10…
Executive Summary Deep‑space human exploration — missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond — faces a central challenge: radiation. Galactic…
Introduction Humanity’s ambitions for exploring the solar system are expanding faster than ever. From robotic scouts probing primitive asteroids to…
Executive Summary 3D bioprinting—layer-by-layer manufacturing of living tissues using cells, biomaterials, and bioactive molecules—has advanced swiftly on Earth, promising patient-specific…
Article Outline Part 1: Introduction & Scientific Motivation Planetary science increasingly relies on getting instruments—not just data—into atmospheres and onto…
Outline Part 1: Introduction & Historical Context The dream of mining asteroids—extracting precious metals, water, and other volatiles from small…