During this research, we have managed to create small bells using different types of lunar regolith simulants and, in parallel, terrestrial ceramic materials. In this way, we can carry out a comparison of the acoustic properties between the musical instruments created. To reach this milestone, we have used conventional and unconventional manufacturing techniques, such as microwave sintering, spark plasma sintering or ceramic 3D printing.

 

The final goal, in the medium term, is to use real lunar and Martian regolith to give life to the instruments previously tested with the simulant. Perhaps in a few years these instruments will be used in concerts on our planet (or, who knows, on other worlds).

 

Thus, the Hypate Project articulates music, musical acoustics, ceramics and planetary geology with the purpose of opening the field of study for new disciplines, such as exoacoustics or exoluthery.