China Experiments with Lunar Soil for Moon Base Construction

China is advancing its lunar ambitions by testing the feasibility of constructing a Moon base using bricks made from lunar soil. A cargo rocket has delivered brick samples to the Tiangong space station for exposure tests, aiming to assess their durability in harsh lunar conditions. This initiative is part of China's plan to establish a permanent Moon base by 2035, leveraging local resources to reduce costs. The project is a joint effort with Russia and involves multiple international partners, while similar efforts are underway by the US and Europe.