technology medium Fill in the Blank

The process of producing rocket fuel from lunar water ice is called ________ Production.

  1. Privacy / Anonymity
  2. Situ / ISRU
  3. Propellant / ISRU
  4. Effectiveness / PUE

Answer: Propellant / ISRU

In-situ propellant production: electrolyze lunar water ice into hydrogen/oxygen for rocket fuel. Enables lunar refueling depot for deep space missions, reducing Earth launch mass requirements.

Topic Lunar Economy
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking