Establishing a permanent base on the Moon is fraught with challenges, but recent developments by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggest that the process might be more straightforward than initially imagined. A key part of this potential future involves materials similar in composition to LEGO bricks. These could be crucial for constructing strong, protective habitats for lunar settlers. However, the high cost of transporting building materials from Earth to the Moon makes this concept seem like a distant reality. ESA proposes an alternative approach: sourcing materials directly from the Moon itself. Leveraging Lunar Resources for Construction The lunar surface is … Continue reading ESA’s LEGO-Inspired Space Bricks Could Cut Lunar Construction Costs by Tapping Moon’s Own Resources with 3D-Printing