We had a whole lot of fun testing this stuff out! Space Sand looks just like sand from Mars. Add water to the sand and that’s when the fun begins. It does not get wet! Submerge the sand in a cup of water and then remove some sand with a spoon and guess what you have? That’s right instantly dry Space Sand, amazing and fun!

What is space sand?

Space sand is ordinary sand that has been exposed to the vapors of a silicon compound called trimethylhyoxysilan. This process changes the composition of the surface of the sand and makes it unbondable with water – hydrophobic (water fearing).

Closest Thing to Sand from Mars!

The soil of Mars is reddish in color, very dry and resembles dusty sand. It exhibits hydrophobic properties at first. It is theorized that this is because it has not been exposed to water in over 13 million years! Space Sand is being used in experiments covering the Mars Exploration!

The Many Uses of Space Sand!