Scientists left 'Moon cement' outside the ISS for six months; it came back up to 35% stronger | TheBriefWire
Scientists left 'Moon cement' outside the ISS for six months; it came back up to 35% stronger
Published 24 July 2026 ยท india
A pioneering development in space materials, the recently created 'Moon cement' derived from lunar and Martian simulants has shown exceptional durability, surviving for half a
A pioneering development in space materials, the recently created 'Moon cement' derived from lunar and Martian simulants has shown exceptional durability, surviving for half a year outside the International Space Station unscathed. Remarkably, one formulation achieved a 35% boost in compressive strength over Earth-based counterparts, illuminating promising avenues for constructing habitats on the Moon utilizing local soil resources.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 1:46 PM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 3:04 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A pioneering development in space materials, the recently created 'Moon cement' derived from lunar and Martian simulants has shown exceptional durability, surviving for half a year outside the International Space Station unscathed.
Remarkably, one formulation achieved a 35% boost in compressive strength over Earth-based counterparts, illuminating promising avenues for constructing habitats on the Moon utilizing local soil resources.