Researchers made bricks that could form the basis for future extra terrestrial settlements.
Sand found on the surface of Mars and the Moon can be converted into solid bricks which could be used to build future settlements in space, Dublin scientists have found.
The blocks, built with carbon nanotubes, have a relatively low density but display strength approaching that of granite and could create extra terrestrial structures. When structures in space are built they will need to use limited material from earth, as these are heavy to transport. As the construction blocks conduct electricity they can also be used as an internal sensor to monitor the structural health of extra terrestrial buildings.
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