Summary

The paper discusses the development of a custom-built microwave oven for use in space applications. The oven is designed to operate in microgravity and is capable of heating food items efficiently while minimizing energy consumption. The design incorporates a rotating platform to ensure even heating and a compact size to fit within the limited space of a spacecraft. The oven is also equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent overheating and ensure the safety of the crew. The paper presents the results of tests conducted on the oven, which demonstrated its effectiveness in heating food items under microgravity conditions. The oven is considered a promising technology for use in future space missions. This paper presents an electromagnetic model for microwave heating of planetary surfaces, focusing on the development of a microwave heating demonstrator payload (MHD-Payload) for lunar construction and volatile extraction. The study integrates finite element analysis and COMSOL Multiphysics to simulate and optimize the heating process. The research is supported by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The provided tex

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