Abstract
Recently, the goal of space exploration has shifted from the incognito of the solar system to the Moon. Concepts like human permanence on the Moon and thermal protective structures made with ISRU (in situ resource utilization) of raw materials have started to be implemented. By limiting the need to launch supplies from the Earth, the paradigm of spaceflight is changed, privileging the vanguard of the utilisation of resources in situ. Still, the main challenges of surviving the radiation dose and the cryogenic temperatures of the lunar night remain. Recent studies have demonstrated how innovative composite materials can help reduce the temperature stress on exploration vehicles. This research presents the material properties of aerogel insulating materials combined with LHS (lunar highlands simulant) regolith obtained by freeze frying. Organic-based aerogels with different percentages of LHS have been analysed in terms of material, morphology, and thermal properties.
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