Constructing with lunar soil
Canadian researchers developed a mixture of artificial lunar soil and recycled plastic for use in 3D printing to produce tools and structures on the Moon's surface. This innovation aims to reduce the cost of transporting building materials from Earth, which exceeds one million dollars per kilogram, by relying on locally recycled materials. Tests have shown that the mixture reduces deformities during production and retains its properties after repeated use, although it becomes more brittle due to its porous structure. This approach contributes to increasing dependency on the Moon colonies' own resources, thereby enhancing the sustainability of construction and maintenance operations in space.
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