Space agencies aim to grow structures in space using mushrooms and lunar dust, combining cost-effectiveness with innovative materials, like strong mycomaterials for habitat construction.
Chris Maurer emphasizes the importance of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), stating that using local resources like lunar regolith for construction is crucial for survival and cost reduction.
The Mycotecture project aims to employ fungal species to create building materials that are not only robust—stronger than concrete—but also versatile, benefiting astronauts' long-term missions.
With the recent Phase III contract from NASA, the project indicates significant governmental support and a promising frontier in building habitats in extraterrestrial environments.
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