Our project consists of a dozen or so modules that allow for the life of at least two astronauts on the moon, conducting research and carrying out missions. They are self-sufficient modules that extract oxygen from regolith, transform lunar ice into water, energy is obtained by a photovoltaic installation, and an additional oxygen survival shelter is located below the surface. The modules consist of two parts – the upper ones, which are additionally protected against the impact of asteroids and meteorites, and the glass lower ones, which are also vantage points. Each of the modules performs its specific function: main base with a landing pad and infrastructure necessary for life, chill room – rest room, laboratory, plant breeding. Movement between modules takes place through glass corridors. Each module has a safety lock in case of damage. Each module is connected to an individual oxygenation.

Archimedes Crater

Archimedes is a large impact crater lying on the eastern edge of Mare Imbrium. The area is quite flat.To the south of the crater is the mountainous region of Montes Archimedes, and to the southeast is the plain of Palus Putredinis.There is also a lava-covered plain in the area – Mare Imbrium Bay. The interior of the crater is flooded with lava, so regolith is most likely to be obtained, while the crater walls will protect against sudden changes in temperature.

The basic building block that the surface of the Moon offers us is regolith, or lunar dust. Transporting and using the 3D printer, and the use of regolith combined with urea, would allow the manufacture of tools, furniture and other structures, which would relieve the rockets. Another weather-resistant material is carbon fiber – a job for rockets. The construction of the domes from two modules will avoid intense solar radiation.

There is water almost everywhere on the surface of the Moon. Regolith has a water concentration of 412 parts per million, which is lower than in the Sahara desert, but it is there. We assume the option of obtaining water from lunar ice. We have created an additional module that crushes ice, heats it and filters it to clean water.

We are going to get some of the food through stocks. In addition, we plan to set up a greenhouse – hydroponic cultivation -this will provide vegetables and herbs. It is necessary to use an efficient and durable source of light and energy. These would be LEDs powered by nuclear energy and rocket fuel, also obtained from regolith. We also count on creating meat from the test tube.

The main energy generator of our base are photovoltaic panels. Sunlight is very intense on the moon, so the main choice was this way. Solar panels would be made of silicon, readily available on the Moon.

We are able to obtain both oxygen and hydrogen from regolith, which is also fuel for machines and rockets.
The portable reducer is able to break down the lunar material and extract oxygen from it, without emitting greenhouse gases.

The astronaut is required to wake up at 5:00 in the morning to the morning toilet and check all sensors installed in the base, thus ensuring the safety of himself and his companions. If all is well, he eats breakfast and wears overalls to begin his Moon Camp tour. After about 30 minutes of the tour, he returns to the module to compile a report on the efficiency of the equipment and send it to the main base on Earth. Then he goes back outside and takes samples for various tests and checks the scientific equipment. Sometimes he spends hours in the laboratory, and sometimes, as a leisure activity, he photographs what he sees outside. In the afternoon there is another connection and usually a teleconference with Earth. An astronaut must take great care of his diet – choose the right amount of calories, vitamins, provide proteins and other nutritional values. In addition to the research performed, there is also time for a moment of relaxation and entertainment. Most often it is looking at the Earth, sometimes playing games, watching movies, cards. In the evening after dinner, each astronaut is required to perform training and fitness test to meet the appropriate health criteria. One of the astronauts remains on his night shift.