INNOVATION
ESA plant shows how astronauts could extract oxygen from moondust by designboom.com
the european space agency (ESA) has opened a plant in the netherlands designed to extract oxygen from moondust. the oxygen extraction uses a method called molten salt electrolysis, which involves placing the material in a metal basket with molten calcium chloride salt to serve as an electrolyte, heated to 950°c. Read more
DESIGN
lexus designs space vehicles for humans on the moon by designboom.com
the design team at lexus has unveiled a series of lunar vehicles intended to help future residents on the moon. one concept – which carries a single rider – is called zero gravity, and inspired by the brand’s LF-30 concept and electrified vision. Read more
CREATIVE CONTENT
BCXSY's Reciprocal Syntax installation explores the nature of collaboration via a seesaw by dezeen.com
Design studio BCXSY used a seesaw as a metaphor for the creative process in their installation Reciprocal Syntax, which allows two riders to together build an audiovisual landscape through play. Read more.
