How will we live elsewhere in the galaxy? On Earth, natural resources for creating structures are abundant, but sending these materials up with us to the Moon or Mars is clunky and cost-prohibitive. Enter architect Xavier De Kestelier, who has a radical plan to use robots and space dust to 3D print our interplanetary homes. Learn more about the emerging field of space architecture with this fascinating talk about the (potentially) not-too-distant future.

Adventures of an interplanetary architect

Sending building materials to the Moon or Mars is staggeringly expensive, costing about $200,000 per kilogram. By harnessing local resources like moondust and using autonomous robot swarms to 3D print protective habitats, space architecture can overcome extreme constraints such as cosmic radiation, temperature swings, and meteorite impacts. Designing for other worlds demands both creative problem-solving and innovative technology, transforming how humans might someday settle beyond Earth.

Building Homes On The Moon Starts With Space Dust And Swarms Of Robots

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Xavier De Kestelier: Adventures of an interplanetary architect