Chinese researchers have developed bricks made from materials similar to lunar soil, with the hope that they can be used to build a lunar base in the future.
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00:00Imagine a future where humans live and work on the moon, building permanent settlements.
00:04A key to making that vision a reality? Bricks, but not just any bricks.
00:09Chinese researchers have developed an innovative brick using material with a composition similar to lunar soil.
00:15With a density similar to ordinary bricks, these lunar soil bricks are over three times stronger than standard red or concrete bricks.
00:22On the moon, temperatures can soar to 180 degrees Celsius during the day and plummet to minus 190 degrees at night.
00:30The bricks will face rigorous tests aboard China's space station.
00:34Researchers will evaluate their mechanical strength, thermal performance and resistance to cosmic radiation.
00:40The first lunar brick is expected to return to Earth by the end of 2025.