Peineng Zhong
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Peineng Zhong is a pioneering researcher in lunar resource exploration, with a primary focus on the characterization and extraction of water ice in the Moon’s polar regions. His most-cited work, “Thermal-vacuum regolith environment simulator for drilling tests in lunar polar regions” (2025, 4 citations), introduces a novel laboratory facility designed to replicate the extreme thermal and vacuum conditions of the lunar south pole. This simulator enables critical drilling tests to assess how water ice behaves within the regolith, directly supporting future in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) missions. Zhong’s contributions are foundational to understanding the origin, distribution, and properties of lunar polar ice—a key resource for sustainable lunar base construction and energy generation. By bridging the gap between theoretical models and practical engineering, his work provides essential data for mission planners and hardware developers. Though early in his citation trajectory, Zhong’s research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in space exploration: enabling reliable, autonomous drilling in cryogenic, low-pressure environments. His simulator stands as a vital tool for advancing humanity’s ability to live and work on the Moon.
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