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Moon Base

A base on the moon has been used in science fiction for decades and will soon be a reality. In September 2022, NASA announced that a future moon base was being planned for long-term human use by 2030.


This excites me. It is progress. It can elevate Earth to a new level of space exploration and discovery (imagine a moon-based observatory). It could even be a step towards space-based construction, such as a space-based habitat for workers constructing spaceships or space stations and an area set aside for transport of construction supplies. This might seem far fetched, but it is easier to launch a rocket from space than here on Earth. It could make a Mars expedition more likely to occur.


There have been a variety of designs, some from professionals, some from sci-fi artists. Here is a gallery of designs. What do you like? What don’t you like?



What does a moon base require?

  • Atmosphere creator - We breathe 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other

  • Water System

  • Energy

  • Sleeping quarters

  • Restroom facility

  • Gym

  • Food - Hydroponics for fresh produce? Food bars? How are people eating?

  • Work space

  • Garage bay - To store and maintain moon vehicles, equipment

  • Other



Readers

How would you design a moon base? What would your base be focused around? Let's see some exteriors and interiors. If you design something, let's talk. Email Jessie: jessiedesmond82@gmail.com Send in designs and some sort of write up. I'd love to have further articles about this with multiple designs (that aren't just my own work).


Articles:

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2337346-nasa-is-planning-a-permanent-moon-base-what-will-it-take-to-build-it/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190201-how-easy-will-it-be-to-build-a-moon-base

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2021/nasa-s-artemis-base-camp-on-the-moon-will-need-light-water-elevation

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/four-things-weve-learned-about-nasas-planned-base-camp-on-the-moon-180980589/

https://theconversation.com/how-to-build-a-moon-base-120259

https://www.universetoday.com/155767/whats-the-best-way-to-build-landing-pads-on-the-moon/

https://www.universetoday.com/150470/how-do-you-get-power-into-your-lunar-base-with-a-tower-of-concrete-several-kilometers-high/

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Imagining_a_Moon_base

https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Preparing_for_the_Future/Space_for_Earth/Energy/Helium-3_mining_on_the_lunar_surface

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