Chinese researchers have developed lunar bricks made from simulated lunar soil that are over three times stronger than traditional materials like concrete.

These bricks will be tested for durability in China’s space station as part of plans to establish a lunar base by 2040, reducing the need to transport building materials from Earth.

Created through a process called sintering, the bricks can withstand extreme lunar temperatures and feature an interlocking design that allows for easy assembly without adhesives.

This innovation supports China’s goal of using local lunar resources for construction, significantly lowering costs and improving sustainability, the Daily Galaxy has reported.

The technology is part of China’s broader lunar exploration program, which includes upcoming missions like Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8 to survey resources and begin building a research station at the lunar south pole.

If successful, these bricks could be integral to constructing habitats and infrastructure on the moon.

Written by B.C. Begley