In Moon Camp Pioneers, each team’s mission is to 3D design a complete Moon Camp using the software of their choice. They also have to explain how they will use local resources, protect astronauts from the dangers of space and describe the living and working facilities in their Moon Camp.
Vladimir Komarov Tbilisi School of Physics and Mathematics N199 Tbilisi-Tbilisi Georgia 14 2 / 2 English
3D design software: Fusion 360
We made a 3D model of our moon camp that contains one main building (bedroom, training room, kitchen, research laboratory, working room), greenhouse and water well. All zones are for important purposes for 2 astronauts to survive Moon-based living. There are some important conditions for living on the moon:
• Regolith: The layer of loose, fragmented material covering the solid bedrock on the Moon’s surface.
• Oxygen generation: The process of producing breathable oxygen from the resources available on the Moon, such as regolith.
• Radiation shielding: The protection of living organisms from the harmful effects of solar and cosmic radiation on the Moon.
• Water extraction: The process of obtaining water from the Moon’s polar regions or from hydrated minerals on the lunar surface.
• Habitat: A structure or shelter designed to support human life on the Moon.
• EVA (Extravehicular activity): Any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft or habitat, typically involving the use of a spacesuit.
• ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization): The use of resources available on the Moon for human survival and exploration.
Our Moon camp’s main purpose is to discover the moon’s habitat and learn how to create a livable environment. There is a high chance that earth will be in front of vital problems, so moon will be an Alternative option for migration.
We decided to build our camp near Shackleton crater on the lunar South Pole. This place has a rich source of lunar water that will be useful and helpful for our Living conditions on the moon.
Also, temperature is more advantageous than on other parts of the moon.
We will be using the moon regolith itself for material for our camp.
Near the crater there is a tall mountain called Malapert. We are going to dig the mountain and use it’s material for our moon-base.
Living on the moon is way more dangerous than on the earth, because you must safely meet the challenges posed by the Moon’s surface environment. Main dangers are radiation and meteoroids.
To reduce these hazards, it is possible to implement underground dwellings, stack lunar material as a form of protection, and operate surface missions using remote-controlled devices.
Also there is a problem at Extreme temperature differences, which can be solved by Temperature control systems that will maintain a steady temperature for the astronauts.
And the moon dust invasion can be handled with The airlock inlets and outlets that will maintain a stable air pressure and ensure clean air inside the base.
Water
Astronauts will need water for many reasons: drinking, greenhouse, etc. Water can be separated from lunar ice by melting, filtering and distillation. Lunar ice can be found in permanently shadowed areas near the shackleton crater. Our camp is designed on the water well so that astronauts can use water for vital resources.
Food
The source of the food is a greenhouse which is built on the circle near the camp. The water will be sent to the crops from the water wall by underground pipes. The greenhouse glass will be built with radiation-proof materials.
Power
Power will be produced by solar panels that will be installed on the mountain. The sun will reach panels and the sun energy will be converted into power which astronauts will use in their camp for many reasons.
Air
oxygen and hydrogen will be produced from water and astronauts will use it.
Urine and other waste products will be transported by underground pipes from the base to the craters.
The mountain that we spoke about can always be seen from Earth, and could be used to relay radio signals with the right equipment. Also, radios and other technologies will be installed into camp rooms.
Near the crater there is a tall mountain called Malapert. We are going to dig the mountain and use its material for our moon-base. Besides, It can always be seen from Earth, and could be used to relay radio signals with the right equipment.
The main scientific topic on the moon is discovering lunar water structure and everything about it. That’s why we made our water well in the center of our camp, so we could learn about it more and more.
Astronauts must practice in launch and landing, also on-orbit operations, etc.
Every astronaut must be ready for every step of the moon camp programme before they go to space.
A Moon mission would require several types of vehicles to transport astronauts and equipment to and from the lunar surface, and to explore different locations on the Moon. The vehicles found in a Moon camp might include:
lunar landers: vehicles capable of safely transporting astronauts and equipment between lunar orbit and the surface of the Moon.
lunar rovers: vehicles designed for surface exploration, capable of navigating rough terrain and equipped with scientific instruments to gather data and samples.
