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Off-world architecture: Safe and comfortable homes for the Moon and Mars
Off-world architecture: Safe and comfortable homes for the Moon and Mars
The dream of living on the Moon and Mars is coming closer to reality. But beyond the technical challenges, how will we ensure astronauts can thrive psychologically in these extreme environments?
Innovative habitat designs will be key to comfort and mental well-being. Learn how projects like underwater astronaut training are pioneering the future of extraterrestrial living.
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Settling the Moon and Mars will require people to be able to tolerate hostile conditions like dramatic temperature swings, radiation exposure, and prolonged isolation. Therefore, habitat design will have to prioritize astronaut psychological health for mission success.
Innovative projects are already underway, like the Lunar Gateway, Artemis Base Camp, and SpaceX's Starship. These focus on the practicalities of radiation shielding, life support systems, and crew comfort.
Danish architecture firm SAGA Space Architects is redefining space living. They 3D printed an entire Moon habitat to fit inside SpaceX's Starship rocket. SAGA also sent the ISS a circadian lighting system to improve astronaut sleep patterns, which can become disrupted in space.
As we move closer to Moon and Mars settlements, innovative habitats that consider psychological needs as well as basic life support will best enable astronauts to thrive in these extreme environments.
Click below to jump to the full subscriber-only article, and dive deeper into the various habitat projects, SAGA's insights, and the future of extraterrestrial living.
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