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The concept of CORE wants to use a modular design that would leverage the Moon’s own geography and regolith to shield humans and habitats from the elements. During the Spaceship EAC initiative, Alfatzis and his colleagues invented a concept they call CORE (Crater Outpost for Research and Exploration). His focus on in situ building is line with the ESA’s goals for building the International Lunar Village, which wants to use local resources not only to manufacture the base but also for the needs of the crew. Currently, he is focused on using unprocessed lunar soil for building and architectural applications. In a recent ESA press release, he stated that he strives to discover material and structural solutions that will work with already available resources on-site. They entered their idea as part of the Moon Village Architectural Concept and Issue category, where contestants were prompted to come up with ideas that would function with current technology and what experts already know about the Moon.Īlfatzis’ concept used in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to form sustainable living solutions for harsh environments in remote places. Recently, some very intriguing proposals have been presented as part of this plan, and now a student from the ESA’s European Astronaut Center (EAC), has submitted a proposal for a sustainable lunar habitat.Īrchitectural engineering student Angelus Chrysovalantis Alfatzis, from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and his team are among the many young researchers participating in Spaceship EAC - an ESA initiative aimed at encouraging networking and partnerships with universities and research institutions in Europe.Īlfatzis and his team developed the lunar habitat concept as part of the 2018 NewSpace2060 International Moon Pitch Competition, a joint venture with the Moon Village Association, that took place last Fall. The ESA’s village would function as a base for astronauts to perform critical research and experiments. Perhaps the most famous initiative right now is the ESA’s plan to create an International Lunar Village. What’s more, the European Space Agency (ESA), the China National Space Administration (CNSA), and Roscomos, all have plans to build permanent stations on the lunar surface.
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Several space agencies intend to send astronauts back to the moon in the coming years.