The moon landing site of China’s Chang’e 5 mission. Researchers are looking at ways to build on the moon by analysing and trying to replicate its soil. Photo: Chinese National Space Agency Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre
Hong Kong scientists work on replicating lunar soil to help China build on the moon
- Ahead of Chang’e 8 mission, which aims to set up a lunar research station, researchers are looking at the technologies needed to build on the moon
- Structural engineering professor says rather than taking materials to the moon, machinery should be transported from Earth to make use of lunar resources
The moon landing site of China’s Chang’e 5 mission. Researchers are looking at ways to build on the moon by analysing and trying to replicate its soil. Photo: Chinese National Space Agency Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre
