The European Space Agency has developed an innovative approach to building astronaut shelters on the moon by 3D printing bricks using meteorite dust. The approach draws inspiration from the LEGO® system. These “Space Bricks” are part of a broader effort to explore how materials found in space can be utilized for construction on the lunar surface. The initiative is tied to the Artemis program.
The Space Bricks, made from 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite dust, will be showcased at select LEGO retail stores globally. This exhibition aims to inspire the next generation of builders and space enthusiasts by highlighting the practical uses of LEGO-like construction in space exploration. Consumers may find this development intriguing due to its blend of childhood nostalgia with cutting-edge science.
Image Credit: LEGO x European Space Agency