Produced by: Manoj Kumar
A barren wasteland for centuries, the Moon is now central to humanity’s ambitions for research, industry, and interplanetary travel, with lunar-based manufacturing as a game-changer.
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Extreme temperatures, lack of atmosphere, and abrasive lunar dust make construction nearly impossible—unless innovation redefines what’s possible on the Moon.
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Transporting building materials from Earth is costly and impractical. Scientists are turning to in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to transform lunar dust into usable materials.
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Dr. Mohammad Azami of Concordia University emphasizes the need for self-sustaining infrastructure, stating that on-site manufacturing will be crucial for long-term lunar survival.
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3D printing allows structures to be built layer by layer, reducing waste and enabling rapid construction. This method is the key to adapting to the Moon’s unpredictable environment.
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Robots equipped with AI can autonomously 3D print, repair, and modify lunar structures, ensuring precision and efficiency while minimizing human risk in hazardous conditions.
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Azami’s mobile 3D printing robot can mix space-grade polymer with lunar dust, creating a protective barrier against solar radiation—an essential feature for astronaut safety.
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Solar energy is the Moon’s best power source, but the two-week-long lunar night presents a major challenge. Scientists are racing to develop energy storage solutions for survival.
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Reducing reliance on Earth, researchers like Azami are designing energy-efficient extraction techniques to maximize lunar resources, paving the way for a self-sufficient Moon base.
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