SCIENCE

How China plans to build a lunar station

By Sanjana Shankar

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3D printing on Moon

In order to establish a permanent base on the Moon, China plans to test 3D printing bricks from lunar soil by using a robotic "mason." 

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Revolutionizing space exploration

When it comes to setting up a lunar base, 3D printing could reduce costs and revolutionize space exploration by allowing astronauts to create objects on demand.

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Printing lunar bricks

Scientists are considering 3D printing bricks on the Moon using material available on the lunar surface, and a robotic mason could help assemble the printed bricks.

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Lunar exploration plans

If successful, the techniques could be used to construct the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), which China plans to build in the 2030s.

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Exploring lunar depths

The ILRS project will include putting a space station in lunar orbit, a base on the Moon, and mobile lunar rovers and robots.

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