China tests lunar soil bricks for future Moon base construction

China is launching an experiment to test if bricks for a future lunar base can be made from Moon soil. The samples will be sent to the Tiangong space station as part of China's plan to establish a permanent base by 2035. Researchers have created prototype bricks that mimic lunar soil properties. These bricks will undergo exposure tests in space for three years to assess their durability against extreme temperatures and cosmic radiation. China's lunar base project, the International Lunar Research Station, involves collaboration with Russia and several other countries. Other nations, including the U.S. and European Space Agency, are also exploring lunar construction methods.