Core Insights - The successful return of the ninth batch of space science experiment samples from the Chinese space station includes "lunar bricks," which are considered potential building materials for lunar construction [1][2] - The research team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology is analyzing the lunar bricks after they have undergone extreme conditions in space, such as radiation and temperature fluctuations [1] Group 1: Research and Development - The experiment is part of the Chinese manned space station project focusing on the "space service performance and process optimization research of simulated lunar soil sintered samples," led by Academician Ding Lieyun [1] - The simulated lunar bricks have a density comparable to ordinary bricks but possess over three times the compressive strength, indicating their potential for stable service in extreme lunar environments [1] Group 2: Future Applications - The team proposes using lunar soil for in-situ construction of scientific research infrastructure on the moon, significantly reducing transportation costs by utilizing solar energy for sintering lunar soil into bricks [2] - Future analysis will involve comparing the returned samples with those exposed to space conditions to understand the macro and micro performance evolution of the lunar bricks, providing scientific basis for predicting their long-term service behavior on the lunar surface [2]