MethaLOx refueling on the Moon

[geekesq]

Seems it might be possible after all:

"Carbon dioxide cold traps on the moon are confirmed for the first time"
https://phys.org/news/2021-11-carbon-dioxide-cold-moon.html

CO₂+2H₂O+energy = CH₄+2O₂

[davamanra]

Seems it might be possible after all:

"Carbon dioxide cold traps on the moon are confirmed for the first time"
https://phys.org/news/2021-11-carbon-dioxide-cold-moon.html

CO₂+2H₂O+energy = CH₄+2O₂

I don't know how practical cryogenic fuels would be on the moon.  If the landing craft were to stay on the surface for an extended period of time, then hypergolics might be a better option, but for short-term purposes then this idea sounds promising.