Marco A. Gudino
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About
Marco A. Gudino is a pioneering researcher in the field of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for space construction, with a specific focus on developing sustainable building materials for lunar habitats. His work centers on the creation and application of regolith polymer composites (RPCs), a novel material that combines lunar soil simulants with polymer binders to enable 3D-printed structures directly on the Moon. Gudino’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of fused granular fabrication (FGF) under simulated lunar conditions, a breakthrough that could drastically reduce the cost and logistical burden of transporting construction materials from Earth. His 2024 paper on the selection, production, and properties of RPCs has already garnered 8 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the space architecture community. A second highly cited work further validates the performance of these composites in vacuum and low-gravity environments. Gudino’s research is directly aligned with NASA’s Artemis Program goals, positioning him as a key figure in the development of a permanent lunar presence. His innovative approach to combining materials science with additive manufacturing is paving the way for a new era of extraterrestrial construction.
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