From Hazard to Habitat: Rethinking Lunar Dust

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From Hazard to Habitat: Rethinking Lunar Dust

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Once considered a serious threat, lunar regolith is being reimagined as a core resource for space construction. Researchers are developing methods to fuse this abrasive dust into durable bricks and radiation shields, enabling infrastructure to be built directly on the Moon.

By relying on local materials, future missions could drastically reduce dependence on Earth-based supply chains. What was once an obstacle is now emerging as the foundation for sustainable, autonomous human presence beyond Earth.

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