Simulated moon soil and recyclable thermoplastics could help build future space infrastructure

Simulated moon soil and recyclable thermoplastics could help build future space infrastructure

Transporting material from Earth to the moon is an expensive proposition: By some estimates, moving a single kilogram (2.2 pounds) can cost more than $1 million. Any plan to build a permanent human habitat up there will depend on bringing that sky-high cost down.

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