csr gktoday published this article page no 19 scientists including prof. jens günster from the federal institute of materials research and testing in berlin conducted experiments using a fine-grained material called eac-1a developed by the european space agency as a substitute for lunar soil. they used a 50mm diameter laser beam to heat the dust to approximately 1600°c causing it to melt. the researchers traced out bendy triangle shapes each around 25cm across which could be interlocked to create solid surfaces on lunar soil. these surfaces could serve as future roads and landing pads csr gktoday magazine subscription.
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