Chinese scientists have begun developing special "moon bricks" that could form the basis for buildings on the moon in the future. These bricks are made from material resembling lunar dust and soil, which would allow them to be produced directly on the moon, reducing the cost of transporting building materials from Earth.
ProThe project, led by Zhou Cheng of the National Center for Digital Building Technology Innovation, uses a technique called “sintering.” The material is heated to below its melting point, causing the particles to bond tightly together. The resulting bricks are three times stronger than regular bricks on Earth and are tested for mechanical, thermal, and radiation properties to withstand the extreme conditions of the Moon.
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Research into these durable building materials is part of China's 2028-2035 space program, which aims to lay the groundwork for habitation on the moon. If this project succeeds, the moon bricks could be the first step towards future dwellings on the moon.
