College student develops LEGO-like, 3D-printed moon bricks

The prototypes made from artificial lunar regolith don't require any binding. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Regolith contains no organic material, and will not naturally bind by itself. A permanent lunar base will require structures resilient enough to withstand everything from cosmic radiation and micro-meteorites to moonquakes . There are plenty of building materials to choose from on Earth, but they all come with a catch: transportation storage aboard spacecraft is limited, and each additional pound of cargo will quickly ramp up costs.