Lunar Landing Pad Built From Moon’s Regolith In Works

Lunar dust
Credit: NASA
PARIS—Astroport Space Technologies is developing a system of baking Moon dust into bricks to create a landing pad on the lunar surface. Landing pads would help protect orbital assets from being damaged by dangerous dust plumes, uneven landing terrain and ground debris. The pads would also provide a...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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