Several factors are involved in building a house on the moon, including a supply of resources and the ability to construct structures on the lunar surface. The soil of the moon could be a valuable source of building materials, as can lava tubes that pass underneath the surface.
Solar energy costs more than a nuclear reactor
Despite all the talk of solar power putting people on the moon, scientists are still looking for a safer, cheaper way to build a house on the moon. In this case, they are considering building a nuclear fission reactor. A nuclear reactor is not dangerous, and it is a safe, reliable source of power.
Currently, the United States is the largest nuclear power generator on Earth. There are 94 nuclear power plants in 28 states. But five of these power plants are already being retired, and the average age of the plants is 39 years. And the cost of maintenance is high, making nuclear power plants too expensive to run.
NASA wants to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. It’s part of its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon. The US space agency is now accepting proposals for a small nuclear fission reactor to power the Moon’s future astronauts.
Lava tubes passing under the lunar surface are also suitable for this purpose
Several groups are working to build a lava tube base building house on the moon. This will not only provide shelter from the lunar environment, but also a habitat for human beings.
Lava tubes have been used as shelters for a long time. They can serve as natural shields against ionizing space rays, micrometeoroids, and drastic temperature swings. They can also provide access to nearby resources. In addition, lava tubes can provide substantial radiation protection.
Researchers have recently found a hole on the Moon that may be connected to a lava tube. The hole is 100 meters deep, and scientists believe it could be a collapsed lava tube. The hole was found in a region with a history of fiery eruptions. The area may have been hollowed out by a meteorite impact, which caused the roof of the cave to collapse.
Contour Crafting construction methods can build entire lunar houses
Using Contour Crafting construction methods, it is possible to build entire lunar houses. The technology was developed by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis at the University of Southern California. It is a process that forms walls of houses with quick-setting concrete-like material. It also incorporates plumbing, electrical systems, and conduits. It uses consumer devices and 3D printers to shape material into smooth surfaces.
Using Contour Crafting technology, it is possible to build whole structures by simply feeding material into a large-scale 3D printer. The machine will deposit layers of sand and an inorganic binder. The finished structures can be up to six meters high.
Contour Crafting construction methods are already being tested by Nasa. The agency is evaluating the technology for construction on the moon.
Contour Crafting can help automate the entire construction process. Computer-controlled machines can build entire houses in less than 24 hours. This technology can reduce construction accidents and save money and materials.
