LEONA Lunar Regolith Horizontal Auger Dryer
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Source: Aerospace America
The LEONA project involves developing a horizontal auger dryer prototype designed to move simulated lunar regolith mixed with water ice through a heated vacuum chamber to sublimate the ice and capture the vapor for water extraction. The prototype is set for demonstration in late April 2026.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Education, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- South Dakota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Aerospace America
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The LEONA project involves developing a horizontal auger dryer prototype designed to move simulated lunar regolith mixed with water ice through a heated vacuum chamber to sublimate the ice and capture the vapor for water extraction. The prototype is set for demonstration in late April 2026. |
Original sector | Space |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | South Dakota |
Source
Source | Aerospace America |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Education, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-04-27 |
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