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'''Regolith''' is the layer of rocky or icy debris, [[sand]], and [[dust]] made by [[meteorites|meteoritic]] impact that forms the uppermost surface of planets, satellites and asteroids. It is a possible construction material in the form of [[sintered regolith]] [[universal bricks|bricks]]. Loose regolith may also be used as a [[radiation]] [[radiation shield|shield]]. | |||
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==Open Issues== | |||
* How radioactive is regolith? | |||
* What are the compositions of the regolith near possible settlement sites? | |||
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Revision as of 01:34, 13 January 2009
Regolith is the layer of rocky or icy debris, sand, and dust made by meteoritic impact that forms the uppermost surface of planets, satellites and asteroids. It is a possible construction material in the form of sintered regolith bricks. Loose regolith may also be used as a radiation shield.
Open Issues
- How radioactive is regolith?
- What are the compositions of the regolith near possible settlement sites?