Simulated moon dust turned into LEGO-like blocks for settlements
Summary
Permanent structures on the moon could start with something already there: lunar dust. New research from the University of Arkansas shows that pure regolith, the loose material that covers the moon, could be 3D-printed into LEGO-like bricks. Using it for construction could reduce what NASA needs to send from Earth as it works toward future lunar settlements.
Description from Phys.
Who is covering this
-
Simulated moon dust turned into LEGO-like blocks for settlements
Permanent structures on the moon could start with something already there: lunar dust. New research from the University of Arkansas shows that pure regolith, the loose material that covers the moon, could be 3D-printed into LEGO-like bricks. Using it for construction could...
Related stories
A NASA space telescope plunged back to Earth after a mission that lasted 11 times longer than planned
45 sourcesvia PBS NewsHourTruth score 903
NASA Is Seeking Its Next Class of Astronauts
26 sourcesvia The New York TimesTruth score 915
NASA astronauts vote in the midterm election from space
11 sourcesvia Associated PressTruth score 807
Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
9 sourcesvia Ars TechnicaTruth score 78Missed by the right
Astronauts spacewalk at the International Space Station
11 sourcesvia ReutersTruth score 849
The Ozone Hole Is the Largest It’s Been in a Decade. The Reason May Surprise You
8 sourcesvia GizmodoTruth score 741
Comments
Comments need JavaScript.