Q: How do angle structures handle microgravity assembly?
A: Magnetic docking plates with 5mm capture range. Self-aligning kinematic couplings. Zero-backlash quick-release pins. Modular components under 25kg mass limits. Augmented reality-assisted robotic construction.
Q: What prevents cold welding in vacuum?
A: Gold-plated contact surfaces. Molybdenum disulfide dry lubricants. Nanoscale surface texturing (Ra>0.5μm). Regular vibration cycles breaking bonds. Dielectric barrier coatings.
Q: How are thermal stresses managed in space?
A: Low-CTE carbon-carbon composites. Bimetal thermal compensators. Multi-layer insulation blankets. Heat pipe networks with variable conductance. Sun-synchronous rotation strategies.
Q: What enables radiation-hardened processing plants?
A: Boron-doped steel alloys absorbing neutrons. Regolith shielding compartments. Radiation-induced conductivity monitoring. Remotely replaceable components. Hydrogen-rich polymer shielding.
Q: How do structures facilitate mineral extraction?
A: Vibratory sieving platforms with 0.1g precision. Magnetic separation conveyor mounts. Optical sorting system supports. Cryogenic comminution chambers. Microgravity material handling systems.
