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To test their theory, researchers at Aalen University in Germany carried out experiments on a lunar soil substitute developed by the European Space Agency.
Driving around on the Moon is not, one could say, the safest possible ride.
Paved roads and landing pads could be built on the Moon using giant lasers to melt lunar soil into a more solid substance.
Constructing roads on the moon will be important for upcoming lunar settlements to mitigate issues with potentially damaging dust.
If we want space missions to be successful, we need to build Moon roads. Scientists plan to use lasers and moondust - here's how.