Living on the Moon may sound far-fetched now, but it will most certainly become a reality in the coming decades, and the European Space Agency (ESA) wants to spark your imagination with this interesting lunar habitat, created by one of the world’s leading architectural firms Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Retired NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, now Professor at MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, worked with the SOM team on the livability of their design, based on his experiences in space.
This lunar habitat consists of the inflatable BEAM module currently attached to the International Space Station and adds a semi-inflatable shell structure to offer the highest possible volume to mass ratio. Once this structure is inflated on the lunar surface, it would achieve double its original internal volume. The four-story habitat interior offers various lighting conditions, reconfigurable modules, and a high floor to ceiling space, to enable crew members to take advantage of lunar one-sixth gravity using grabbing bars as well as other simple tools to make life easier.
- Features a detailed replica of the Eagle lunar lander with a depiction of the lunar surface, with a crater, footprints and a U.S. flag
- This modular model features a descent stage with gold-colored landing pads and panels, opening camera, laser hatches, and a movable ladder
- The ascent stage has a detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts. The model is finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate
- USAGE: The Light Set is used to light up Creator NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander (NOT include the Lego Set).
- PORDUCT FEATURE: The Light is made use of original material purely handmade. It contains 1 USB Light kit ,Instruction guide, battery box. Plug in...
- TIPS: Prepare three AA Batteries, or USB Charger and Voltage should be less than 5V to avoid burning.
Our partnership with ESA demonstrates how interdisciplinary collaboration can support international goals for space exploration. It takes an unconventional approach to extraterrestrial habitat design, combining the expertise of the building and space industries and applying knowledge from the realms of architecture, urban planning, science, commerce, and psychology,” said SOM Design Partner Colin Koop.
