Scientists plan to melt moondust to make lunar roads. Astronauts may have to do more moon-driving than moon-walking during future missions.::If we want space missions to be successful, we need to build Moon roads. Scientists plan to use lasers and moondust - here’s how.

  • willington@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    And what’s going to protect the lens from the lunar dust?

    They might need a diamond lens or something.

    • DistractedDev@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Just put the laser high enough above the ground, like in orbit, and nothing will ever reach the lens.