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A piece of the moon: Lego brick made from meteorite dust lands in New York
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of life and knowledge: Lego creates a stone from meteorite dust, presented by ESA. Find out more about this unique work of art and where you can admire it. Discover the connection between space and toys!
A piece of the moon: Lego brick made from meteorite dust lands in New York
A touch of the universe in every Lego set: meteorite dust as a building material
Dust from a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite discovered in northwest Africa in 2000 has now found its way into Lego bricks. These special “Space Bricks”, as they are called, are a creation of the Danish manufacturer in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).
The unique material, a mix of meteorite dust and heat-resistant plastic, was shaped to look like a traditional Lego brick. Additionally, another fabric was added to mimic the surface of lunar dust. Despite its rougher texture compared to regular Lego bricks, this alien brick still has the same clutch power, ESA's Aidan Cowley confirmed.
The use of meteorite dust as a building material for Lego bricks is not only fascinating, but also represents an innovative step in space technology. Tests with a 3D printer have shown that lunar dust could potentially be suitable for building structures on the moon in the future. This opens up new opportunities for space exploration and building settlements outside of Earth.
Although the alien Lego brick is not currently for sale, fans can admire it and 14 other examples in select Lego stores worldwide from June 24th to September 20th, 2024. The exhibition also stops in Germany, where Lego enthusiasts in Munich and Cologne have the opportunity to marvel at these unique bricks.
The use of meteorite dust in the production of Lego bricks is not only a technological masterpiece, but also symbolizes the connection between space travel and everyday leisure activities. It shows how scientific innovations can also be applied to the entertainment industry and promote interest in exploring the universe.