Cosmic clouds of gas and dust are the birthplaces of stars. More specifically, stars form in the densest pockets of such material. The temperatures drop to near absolute zero, and the densely packed ...

An artist’s concept of MOONRISE technology in action on the moon. Left, the lunar module ALINA; right, the rover with the MOONRISE technology — with the laser switched on, melting moon dust. LZH Dust ...

When the people of Earth set up bases on the moon, you can imagine that 3D printing will be a key enabling technology. Of course, you could ship plastic or other filament at great cost. But what if ...

One of the many challenges of colonizing Mars is that the planet is lacking many of the natural resources we rely on here on Earth. We’ll need to bring as much of what we need to survive as possible, ...

To support a potential future lunar base, researchers at the European Space Agency (ESA) have 3D printed and baked fake Moon dust into screws, gears, and even a coin. Both private and government space ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dust. It's the bane of homeowners and astronomers alike, a persistent nuisance that collects in ...

Explore the vision for a future lunar base where 3D-printing with moon dust becomes the solution for building materials. Both private and government space agencies have expressed serious intentions ...

A new technique could allow the first humans on Mars to 3D print everything from tools to temporary housing out of a tough rubber-like material — using only Martian dust. The method could enable the ...

Imagine this: You're an astronaut fresh off the 300 million-mile trip to Mars, eager to start your research and maintain your enclosed living space. And then something breaks. While you probably ...