Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Moon dust and recycled materials—providing insulation for future lunar habitats

People living on the moon may seem like science fiction, but major U.S. labs and agencies are actively working toward building lunar habitats. Making those habitats livable will require solutions for extreme temperatures, limited resources and the handling of waste generated by long-term human missi...

Moon dust and recycled materials—providing insulation for future lunar habitats
Image: Phys.org
People living on the moon may seem like science fiction, but major U.S. labs and agencies are actively working toward building lunar habitats. Making those habitats livable will require solutions for extreme temperatures, limited resources and the handling of waste generated by long-term human missions.

Originally published at Phys.org

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