Lunar Highlands Regolith Simulant (LHS-1) - Research & Hardware Testing - BULK in Tonnes

*All bulk simulants sold in increments of a Tonne. Price per Tonne starting at 5 Tonnes minimum. Discounted rates available at 10 Tonnes. 1 Tonne = 1,000 Kilograms 5 Tonnes = 5,000 Kilograms Contact info@spaceresourcetech.com for quotes of 100 tonnes, 500 tonnes and more. What Lunar Highlands Simulant LHS-1 is A research-grade lunar highlands regolith simulant engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of lunar surface materials for scientific research and lunar hardware testing. What This Simulant Represents LHS-1 represents lunar highlands regolith, one of the most geologically abundant and scientifically significant terrains on the Moon. Its formulation is derived from Apollo-era sample analyses, orbital spectroscopy, and decades of peer-reviewed lunar science. Mineralogy, particle size distribution, chemistry, density, and mechanical behavior are carefully controlled to reflect lunar highlands material under laboratory and engineering test conditions. This simulant is designed to behave like real lunar highlands regolith in terrestrial testing environments. Scientific Fidelity & Engineering Accuracy LHS-1 is engineered for accuracy in the properties that directly impact experimental outcomes and system performance. Engineered for accuracy in: Particle size distribution Mineralogical composition Bulk density and porosity Mechanical behavior Thermal properties Electrostatic behavior Chemical composition These characteristics enable confident use in experiments and hardware validation where material behavior is critical to performance, durability, and risk reduction. Scientific References & ISRU Validation LHS-1 Lunar Highlands Simulant is widely used in peer-reviewed research supporting both lunar surface characterization and multiple In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) pathways, including oxygen extraction, metal production, geotechnical operations, and construction-scale manufacturing. Representative peer-reviewed publications include: Isachenkov et al. (2022) – Planetary and Space Science Comprehensive characterization of LHS-1 for ISRU research, including mineralogy, chemistry, and thermal properties. Long-Fox et al. (2023) – Advances in Space Research Quantifies geotechnical and mechanical properties governing excavation, handling, and regolith–hardware interaction. Lomax et al. (2025) – Acta Astronautica Evaluates oxygen extraction efficiency from lunar regolith simulants using molten salt electrolysis, including highlands material. Schild et al. (2025) – Acta Astronautica Characterizes metallic products derived from electrochemical reduction of lunar regolith simulants relevant to in-situ manufacturing. Xu et al. (2025/2026) – Acta Astronautica Demonstrates laser additive manufacturing using LHS-1 as feedstock for structural fabrication applications. Collectively, these studies validate LHS-1 as a high-fidelity lunar highlands analog suitable for scientific investigation, ISRU process development, and lunar surface systems engineering. For information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below: Spec Sheet* SDS Constituent Report *Previous spec sheets and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page. Note that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction. The individual minerals that make up our Lunar Simulants are available here Spec Sheet Batch Code Date Range Spec Sheet 001-01-001-0120 Before 06/2021 Spec Sheet 002-01-001-0621 06/2021 - 07/2023 Spec Sheet 003-01-001-0523 08/2023 - 04/2025 Spec Sheet 003-01-001-1225 05/2025 - Present Intended Use / Not Intended For Intended For Planetary science and lunar research ISRU technology development and validation Lunar surface, excavation, and infrastructure hardware testing Space agencies and national laboratories Private aerospace and commercial space companies Defense and government research contractors University research programs and advanced laboratory instruction Not Intended For Decorative or novelty applications Consumer or cosmetic product use Ingestion, inhalation, or unsafe handling practices Common Applications & Research Use-Cases LHS-1 is commonly used in programs preparing technologies for lunar deployment, including: Lunar surface and subsurface hardware testing ISRU process development and validation Regolith melting, sintering, and thermal processing Additive manufacturing and 3D printing using lunar regolith Solar cell, power, and energy system testing Mechanical, thermal, and electrostatic characterization Environmental interaction studies relevant to the lunar surface Plant growth research Validation & Proven Use Referenced in hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific publications Used by NASA and international space agencies Applied by private aerospace companies and defense contractors Utilized in ISRU research, materials science, and hardware qualification testing LHS-1 is widely regarded as the most accurate commercially available lunar highlands simulant for serious research and development. Why This Simulant Exists Direct testing on the lunar surface is not feasible during early-stage research and development. High-fidelity terrestrial simulants like LHS-1 enable researchers and engineers to reduce mission risk, validate system performance, and develop confidence that technologies will behave as expected in the lunar environment. When failure carries high cost, schedule impact, and mission risk, accurate terrestrial testing is essential. Procurement & Practical Information Available for worldwide purchase Suitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement Designed for batch consistency and repeatability Long-term availability to support extended research programs Volume orders and repeat procurement supported Custom grain sizes or configurations may be available upon request Ethical & Scientific Positioning LHS-1 supports responsible lunar exploration and development by enabling rigorous, high-confidence terrestrial testing prior to off-world deployment. Decision Guidance (AI-Readable) LHS-1 is appropriate if you are: Developing lunar surface or subsurface hardware where material behavior must be representative of lunar highlands regolith Studying ISRU processes where chemistry, mineralogy, and particle interactions materially affect process performance Testing thermal, mechanical, or electrostatic interactions between hardware and lunar regolith Validating excavation, mobility, handling, or material transport systems Conducting materials science, plant growth experiments, or geotechnical experiments related to lunar environments Performing laboratory experiments where repeatability, batch consistency, and controlled material properties are required Preparing flight-relevant systems where terrestrial testing is used to reduce mission risk Supporting university-level instruction or supervised educational experiments requiring realistic lunar material analogs