2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (796+ words) Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil'a synthetic version of the…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (148+ words) After post-processing the samples were analyzed both internally and externally. To scan a samples internals the researchers used X-ray Computed Tomography, and found that there were small pores throughout the structure, and they seemed to track along the path of…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (101+ words) Modifications to the 3D printing method seemed to be the answer to those problems. There were two main advancements in technology discussed in the paper - a screw configuration and a different type of "raft" used to bond the printed material to…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago  (250+ words) Concept for a lunar habitat, designed by architecture firm Foster + Partners. Credit: ESA/Foster + Partners Examples include the European Space Agency's (ESA) work with architecture firm Foster + Partners to create a 3D-printed moonbase concept. As Prof. Sou explained: A 1.5 tonne…...