Moon dirt becomes bricks using solar power

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A solar-powered device can now turn moon dirt into bricks, a potential breakthrough for lunar construction. Chinese scientists developed a system using concentrated sunlight to melt lunar regolith, creating durable building materials on-site and reducing the need for Earth-based supplies. This innovation could support future lunar bases, though the bricks require protective habitats due to the Moon's vacuum and low gravity.


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