Chinese researchers develop solar-powered machine to turn lunar soil into construction bricks
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A Chinese research team from the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) in Hefei has developed a prototype machine that uses concentrated solar energy to transform lunar soil into durable construction bricks. The system functions as a 3D printer powered by solar heat collected via a parabolic reflector and transmitted through fiber optic bundles, enabling in-situ resource utilization for building lunar structures without needing to transport materials from Earth.
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Developed by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) in Hefei, Anhui province, the system functions as a 3D printing device powered by concentrated solar heat.
It employs a parabolic reflector to gather solar radiation, which is then funneled through fiber optic bundle
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 -
A Chinese research team has created a prototype machine that transforms moon soil into durable construction bricks using solar energy, marking a critical step toward building lunar structures from l
