Architecture Firm and ESA To 3D Print Building On the Moon 113
An anonymous reader writes "Internationally acclaimed architecture firm Foster + Partners built the Hearst Tower, the Millennium Bridge, and the Gherkin here on earth — and now they're setting their sights on outer space with plans to produce a 3D printed building on the moon. Today the firm announced that it has partnered with the European Space Agency to develop a lunar base for four people that can withstand the threat of meteorites, gamma radiation and temperature fluctuations. Since transporting building materials to space is a challenge, the team is considering using on-site 3D printing as a solution."
glad they opted for 3D... (Score:5, Funny)
I am glad they opted for the 3D printer. Imagine if they opted for a 2D printer. It would have been very disappointing.
Re:WOW! (Score:5, Funny)
Who is this "us" you are speaking about? I haven't been there and neither have you.
PS. In the unlikely event that you are Buzz Aldrin, please don't hit me.
Re:PC Load letter (Score:5, Funny)
Even worse, when you run out of photo cyan the shipping rates for a replacement cartridge make it almost not worth it.
Re:glad they opted for 3D... (Score:3, Funny)