Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies
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Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests.
Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil - a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on . . .
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Using moon dirt to build future lunar colonies
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Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests.
Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil - a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on . . .