A strong foundation is key to any building, and this doesn’t apply only to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system, and possibly beyond, understanding planetary surfaces is key to constructing long-lasting habitats beyond Earth. Thus, it’s only natural that this venture begins with our own moon, NASA’s target for a permanent base at the lunar south pole. While the moon is covered by a thin layer of dust, also called regolith, engineers need to know the thickness of this regolith to identify the safest locations for future lunar habitats and buildings.
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