Deployment

VS packed configuration pressurized volume: 0 m3 diameter: 7 m filled regolith: 0 m3 deployed configuration

414 m3 16,26 m 83 m3 water provides excellent radiation shielding and transfers natural light into the habitat cupola with water tanks membrane reinforcement adding stability to the membrane while shaping the final pressurized form

Habitation

functionality

+ comfort

keeping it minimal, functional, yet comfortable was one of the main goals of the design. the isometric connectivity of the expansion concept can also be seen within the habitat.

sanitary fittings open up towards the private rooms. the kitchen is oriented towards a larger area for eating, socializing and medical treatment. research area is allocated on top of the private rooms to make use of the verticality.

this way loud and quiet, social and private space are separated. the area between the private rooms can be used as storage, recreational and training space. connection to the small greenhouse in this area would enhance the recreational environment.

Radiation Protection

the exterior layer of the enclosing membrane is equiped with chambers that will be filled with regolith. a 3d sinthered regolith shell will be printed over the habitat at a later stage.

small plant growing module to be used for food production until the small green units arrive research area are placed at each entrance/ exit point. these openings will let some natural light in and will cater for the psychological well-being of the inhabitants. hatch windows toilet private rooms the habitat has a capacity of 4 to 6 people. the middle walls can be removed to allow for larger spaces and for crew members to sleep together shower kitchen compactable wall the walls are structurally conceived as a scissors system and are transported in compacted state inside the core. they covered with a soft translucent fabric, that is also acoustical insulating. this should give a more comfortable feeling and also diffusely spread the light within the private room the materials used should be made up of hydrogen rich composites to protect against radiation. depending on the function of each layer, different densities and weaves should be considered. all materials used should withstand the inflation pressure at all times. multi layered membrane

- smooth flexible self-healing layer to mitigate dust accumulation

- strong dense layer for micrometeorite impact absorbtion

- strong flexible layer for impact flattening

- regolith bags for radiation protection and impact mitigation

- insulation layer

- interior finish

- reinforcing stripes act like trusses connecting the layers, determining the shape of the inflation and providing the dividing elements between the regolith bags