As the nation prepares to return to the Moon and subsequently to Mars, it is apparent that the viability of long duration visits with appropriate radiation shielding/crew protection, hinges on the development of habitat structures, preferably in advance of a manned landing, and preferably utilizing in-situ resources. A relatively large number of habitat structure configurations can be developed from a relatively small set of in-situ resource-based construction products, including, blocks, raw regolith (loose, bagged, or use of caves/lava tubes), reinforced concrete, and glass products.
Lunar Contour Crafting A Novel Technique for ISRY Based Habitat Development
2005
18 pages
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Lunar Contour Crafting - A Novel Technique for ISRU-Based Habitat Development
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2005
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