China plans to test lunar soil bricks for a 2035 moon base, competing with US efforts.

China plans to test bricks made from lunar soil to construct the first lunar base by 2035. Prototype bricks, mimicking lunar soil properties, will be exposed to space conditions on China's Tiangong station. This innovation aims to reduce costs and address challenges like cosmic radiation and extreme temperatures. The project, part of a joint effort with Russia and 12 other countries, competes with the US's Artemis program, which also explores lunar construction methods.

November 15, 2024
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