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Scientists plan to melt moondust to make lunar roads. Astronauts may have to do more moon-driving than moon-walking during future missions. (www.sciencefocus.com)

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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.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

They might need a diamond lens or something.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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