3 ms·How well does regolith absorb microwaves?by aaron_m04 5y agoHow well does regolith absorb microwaves?janto 5y agoAccording to the parent comment's link "Tiny specks of metallic iron (Fe0) are embedded in each dust particle's glassy shell [...] microwaves melt lunar soil in less time than it takes to boil a cup of tea"aaron_m04 5y agoThat's unexpectedly convenient for this plan!