/sci/ - Science & Math

>>12770432
>but those robots didn't pour that dirt into a printer and print something
Did you even watch the videos?
>that's not the same as a printing concrete
and?
>keyword being SIMULATED.
Are you retarded? We know the composition of Lunar and Martian regolith which means we can make the EXACT SAME THING here on earth. Also the pic I posted was of real lunar concrete
> Until then water is a rare resource on the Moon
okay? the moon is relatively close and easy to get to, shipping extra water and composites isn't going to be an issue.
>The concrete icon's printing ain't mooncrete
Oh really? what is it then? give me a source.
>but not tested to work in a vacuum.
Other printing has been proven to work which means it is likely.
>but how the fuck you get the sulfur is anyone's guess.
Sulfur is present on the Moon in the form of the mineral troilite, (FeS) and could be reduced to obtain sulfur. Also mars is Sulfur rich which those designs were meant for.
>Printing itself may be completely autonomous, but digging stuff out of powder and removing supports ain't
source?
>SpaceX is a rocket company.
Again are you retarded? Elon Musk has been entirely transparent about his goal and the goal for SpaceX. That goal is to build a large colony on mars by 2050. The starship which is currently in testing is meant for that exact purpose. Elon has said he hopes that he can use other companies for the infrastructure on mars but at the end of the day the decision of who to go with and what to build is entirely up to Elon Musk/SpaceX.
>https://youtu.be/5seefpjMQJI

>>11788124
>>11788119
Why do you guys think an underground structure will be larger than an above ground one?

>>11777388
How do you normally construct a giant glass dome?

>>11728477
Not a huge concern