From this, they would build - or rather print - an igloo-like base from moon dust, or regolith.

When we arrive, we walk through barren grey hills the color of moon dust that were once the banks of a river.

Mining would require the construction of factories for extracting moon dust on the lunar surface.

Perfume makers have tried over the years to bottle the aromas of horses, popcorn, freshly baked pizza and moon dust.

The museum curator opined that without documentation, the moon dust particles have no commercial value and would be very difficult to resell.