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LOCATIONLocating base near the Moon’s south pole bringsmany advantages advantages. Peaks of theeternal light mitigate energy supply problemduring the long moon nights. Ice deposits in theShackleton crater provides crucial resource forthe establishing permanent base on the Moon

LOCATIONLocating base near the Moon’s south pole bringsmany advantages advantages. Peaks of theeternal light mitigate energy supply problemduring the long moon nights. Ice deposits in theShackleton crater provides crucial resource forthe establishing permanent base on the Moon

PHASE 01Construction technology relies onthe in-situ produced cast regolithblocks. Blocks are baked in themobile unit, where regolith ismelted in mold. Slow cool downprocess a crystalline structure toform, resulting in highlycompressive and moderatelytensile building components.Regolith casting is derived frombasalt casting and does notrequire Earth produced bindingagent

PHASE 01Construction technology relies onthe in-situ produced cast regolithblocks. Blocks are baked in themobile unit, where regolith ismelted in mold. Slow cool downprocess a crystalline structure toform, resulting in highlycompressive and moderatelytensile building components.Regolith casting is derived frombasalt casting and does notrequire Earth produced bindingagent

PHASE 02Whole construction processis facilitated by autonomousrobotic vehicles. There arethree principal categories.Bulldozer - basic earthworksand surface preparation.Baking unit - bricks andpanels production frommelted regolith. Constructionunit - placing bricks andfinalizing constructionprocess.

PHASE 02Whole construction processis facilitated by autonomousrobotic vehicles. There arethree principal categories.Bulldozer - basic earthworksand surface preparation.Baking unit - bricks andpanels production frommelted regolith. Constructionunit - placing bricks andfinalizing constructionprocess.

PHASE 03Interlocking blocks are mitigatingneed for the constructionsupports and scaffolding.Vaulted and domedconstructions are offering superbstructural qualities in Moon’s lowgravity.In low gravity environment,domed and vaulted structuresare offering good structural andspatial qualities..

PHASE 03Interlocking blocks are mitigatingneed for the constructionsupports and scaffolding.Vaulted and domedconstructions are offering superbstructural qualities in Moon’s lowgravity.In low gravity environment,domed and vaulted structuresare offering good structural andspatial qualities..

PHASE 04Once dome is finished,airlock is installed. Inside ofthe structure is sprayed withsealant liner to bond buildingblocks together and to makea construction airtight. Initiallyairlock and interior walls arefrom re-used landers. In latterphases, they are from locallyproduced fiberglass derivedfrom lunar soil.

PHASE 04Once dome is finished,airlock is installed. Inside ofthe structure is sprayed withsealant liner to bond buildingblocks together and to makea construction airtight. Initiallyairlock and interior walls arefrom re-used landers. In latterphases, they are from locallyproduced fiberglass derivedfrom lunar soil.

PHASE 05Finished structure is coveredby 2,5 meter thick layer ofregolith to provide sufficientprotection againstmicrometeorites, solar flaresand cosmic rays radiation.Regolith layer also providessufficient thermal protection.

PHASE 05Finished structure is coveredby 2,5 meter thick layer ofregolith to provide sufficientprotection againstmicrometeorites, solar flaresand cosmic rays radiation.Regolith layer also providessufficient thermal protection.

PHASE 06Modular design of the basepermits usage of modulesvariety and allows furtherexpansion.

PHASE 06Modular design of the basepermits usage of modulesvariety and allows furtherexpansion.

PV FIELDEdge of de Gerlache crater is illuminated morethan 80% of time during the lunar year. PlacingPV field in this location is crucial to cover base’senergy needs solely from solar power.

PV FIELDEdge of de Gerlache crater is illuminated morethan 80% of time during the lunar year. PlacingPV field in this location is crucial to cover base’senergy needs solely from solar power.

LANDING PADDue to security reasons, landing padis located far from the main base. Toprevent significant dust generation,launchpad is paved by in-situproduced regolith cast tiles andequipped with protection walls.Funicular is proposed as a main cargoand personal transportation systembetween base and pad. It minimizesdust related problems likecontamination and abrasion. Funicular

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LANDING PADDue to security reasons, landing padis located far from the main base. Toprevent significant dust generation,launchpad is paved by in-situproduced regolith cast tiles andequipped with protection walls.Funicular is proposed as a main cargoand personal transportation systembetween base and pad. It minimizesdust related problems likecontamination and abrasion. Funicular

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BASETo achieve inexpensive construction andoperation, base itself is designed aspredominantly self-supporting as it relieson locally produced energy, buildingmaterials and foodstuff.

BASETo achieve inexpensive construction andoperation, base itself is designed aspredominantly self-supporting as it relieson locally produced energy, buildingmaterials and foodstuff.

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BASE GROWTH - INITIALPHASESpatial layout of the base is built around on modified linear cities concept. Itis based on the predefined zones of development and directions of growth.Growth zones are fully utilized when number of inhabitants reach 300people.

BASE GROWTH - INITIALPHASESpatial layout of the base is built around on modified linear cities concept. Itis based on the predefined zones of development and directions of growth.Growth zones are fully utilized when number of inhabitants reach 300people.

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BASE GROWTH - SECOND PHASEWith rising number of inhabitants new growth pattern needs to beestablished. Reverting current pattern to the grid based development withprovide further growth. However, significant space should be reserved formain transportation system within the base to ensure fast and effectivetransportation.

BASE GROWTH - SECOND PHASEWith rising number of inhabitants new growth pattern needs to beestablished. Reverting current pattern to the grid based development withprovide further growth. However, significant space should be reserved formain transportation system within the base to ensure fast and effectivetransportation.

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ENERGY PRODUCTIONAND STORAGEElectrical consumption of the base is fully covered by solar production. For addedredundancy and to bypass need for the expensive and heavy batteries, insulated heataccumulator is be constructed in order to store electrical energy converted to heat. Castregolith insulated with reflective insulation is sufficient method to minimise losses. Due toabsence of convection in the vacuum, radiation is only heat loss option.

ENERGY PRODUCTIONAND STORAGEElectrical consumption of the base is fully covered by solar production. For addedredundancy and to bypass need for the expensive and heavy batteries, insulated heataccumulator is be constructed in order to store electrical energy converted to heat. Castregolith insulated with reflective insulation is sufficient method to minimise losses. Due toabsence of convection in the vacuum, radiation is only heat loss option.

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LIFE SUPPORT - CELSSTo achieve self-supporting moonbase, closed regenerativelife support is needed. Multispecies bioregenerativeecosystem provide oxygen and filters water necessary forsustaining life on the base. System is designed as symbioticstructure utilizing all byproducts and leftovers. Purelyhydroponic system can be converted to aquaponic systemwhen base population reaches 100 people. Insect farming isadded to the system to create additional source of fertilizer inorder to produce more nutrient demanding plants.

As a by-product system provided wide variety of foodssufficient to healthy development of the population. Leftoversfrom the food production, non-edible parts of plants and fishescan be fed back to the system. Bio-based life support playsimportant part in psychological well being of the inhabitants.

Most significant part of the system is water, which will besupplied locally from ice deposited at Shackleton crater.Biological parts will be imported in the form of seeds, larvae oreggs in order to minimize launch weight.

LIFE SUPPORT - CELSSTo achieve self-supporting moonbase, closed regenerativelife support is needed. Multispecies bioregenerativeecosystem provide oxygen and filters water necessary forsustaining life on the base. System is designed as symbioticstructure utilizing all byproducts and leftovers. Purelyhydroponic system can be converted to aquaponic systemwhen base population reaches 100 people. Insect farming isadded to the system to create additional source of fertilizer inorder to produce more nutrient demanding plants.

As a by-product system provided wide variety of foodssufficient to healthy development of the population. Leftoversfrom the food production, non-edible parts of plants and fishescan be fed back to the system. Bio-based life support playsimportant part in psychological well being of the inhabitants.

Most significant part of the system is water, which will besupplied locally from ice deposited at Shackleton crater.Biological parts will be imported in the form of seeds, larvae oreggs in order to minimize launch weight.

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