Lunar dust could help build stuff on the moon

New research turns lunar dust into building blocks for future infrastructure on the moon. As space agencies and private companies look toward sustained human presence, a key challenge is building strong, durable structures without relying on materials shipped from Earth. Rice University-led research demonstrates that lunar regolith simulant can strengthen advanced composite materials, improving strength, toughness, and damage resistance by up to 30-40%.

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