The Design of a Lunar Outpost:

Kestelier, Xavier De; Dini, Enrico; Cesaretti, Giovanni; Colla, V.; Pambaguian, Laurent

doi:10.2307/j.ctt1tp3c5w.28

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“…On consumer scales, 3D printing is still rather new, but the production possibilities are far-reaching. 3D printing applications in science range from plans for an on-demand and sustainable lunar base 3D printed from Moon dust (De Kestelier et al, 2015) to medical 3D printing of skin cells to help treat burn victims (Everett-Green, 2013;Brown, 2017).…”

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Holding the Cosmos in Your Hand: Developing 3D Modeling and Printing Pipelines for Communications and Research

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Watzke

2020

Front. Earth Sci.

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Three-dimensional (3D) visualization has opened up a universe of possible scientific data representations. 3D printing has the potential to make seemingly abstract and esoteric data sets accessible, particularly through the lens of translating data into forms that can be explored in the tactile modality for people who are blind or visually impaired. This article will briefly review 3D modeling in astrophysics, astronomy, and planetary science, before discussing 3D printed astrophysical and planetary geophysical data sets and their current and potential applications with non-expert audiences. The article will also explore the prospective pipeline and benefits of other 3D data outputs in accessible scientific research and communications, including extended reality and data sonification. Author Contributions KA, as the principal investigator, provided the main points, literature references and scientific topics, as well as technical writings for the article. SP, as second author and research assistant, formatted the outline and citations, organized the literature review, and provided summative text on specific subsections. MW, as third author, provided detailed editing and drafting, gave input on overall organization, and wrote summary texts as needed.

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confidence: 99%

Holding the Cosmos in Your Hand: Developing 3D Modeling and Printing Pipelines for Communications and Research

Arcand¹,

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Watzke

2020

Front. Earth Sci.

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“…The main advantage of the 3D printing technique is that the local regolith is directly used in the construction process, thereby leading to a reduction in the cost of interplanetary transportation. It should be noted that 3D printing technology can also be utilized in conjunction with other techniques, such as inflatable modules and arc structures [18,19,[22][23][24][25][26]. Nevertheless, this fabrication technique has some limitations for large-scale implementation on lunar and Martian surfaces [20][21][22].…”

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A Survey on Extraterrestrial Habitation Structures with a Focus on Energy-Saving 3D Printing Techniques

Khalilidermani,

Knez

2023

Applied Sciences

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In the past two decades, various space agencies have shown great enthusiasm for constructing habitable structures on lunar and Martian surfaces. Consequently, several extraterrestrial structures have been proposed by different researchers. Nevertheless, only a small number of those structures are energy-efficient and cost-effective. In this research, a comprehensive review of the proposed extraterrestrial structures has been conducted. The objective is to evaluate different habitat construction techniques from technical, economic, and energy-consumption perspectives. To carry this out, different proposed structures are elaborated, and their advantages and limitations are discussed. The primary focus is on the 3D printing technique, which has demonstrated significant potential in automated manufacturing tasks. From the conducted research, it was found that the combination of 3D-printed components along with an internal breathable inflatable module is the most promising technique for habitat development on the Moon and Mars. Moreover, the microwave sintering method was identified as the most energy-saving and reliable approach for melting the on-site regolith for use in the 3D printing process. This survey has applied a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate the most energy-saving planetary construction techniques that are economically crucial for different private or government-funded space agencies.

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“…To ensure equal spreading of the material as the needle moves along the x-y plane, flat disks slide along the surface as well, applying pressure and smoothing the material. The image of the nozzle needle and vacuum testing setup is presented in Figure 15 [59,60].…”

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3D Printing for Space Habitats: Requirements, Challenges, and Recent Advances

Hedayati

Stulova

2023

Aerospace

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Heavily resource-reliant transportation and harsh living conditions, where humans cannot survive without a proper habitat, have prevented humans from establishing colonies on the Moon and Mars. Due to the absence of an atmosphere, potential habitats on the Moon or Mars require thick and strong structures that can withstand artificially produced internal pressure, potential meteoroid strikes, and the majority of incoming radiation. One promising way to overcome the noted challenges is the use of additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing. It allows producing structures from abundant materials with minimal material manipulation as compared to traditional constructing techniques. In addition to constructing the habitat itself, 3D printing can be utilized for manufacturing various tools that are useful for humans. Recycling used-up tools to compensate for damaged or unfunctional devices is also possible by melting down a tool back into raw material. While space 3D printing sounds good on paper, there are various challenges that still have to be considered for printing-assisted space missions. The conditions in space are drastically different from those on Earth. This includes factors such as the absence of gravity, infinitesimal pressure, and rapid changes in temperature. In this paper, a literature study on the prospects of additive manufacturing in space is presented. There are a variety of 3D printing techniques available, which differ according to the materials that can be utilized, the possible shapes of the final products, and the way solidification of the material occurs. In order to send humans to other celestial bodies, it is important to account for their needs and be able to fulfill them. An overview of requirements for potential space habitats and the challenges that arise when considering the use of additive manufacturing in space are also presented. Finally, current research progress on 3D printing Lunar and Martian habitats and smaller items is reviewed.

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The Design of a Lunar Outpost:

Cited by 4 publications

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Holding the Cosmos in Your Hand: Developing 3D Modeling and Printing Pipelines for Communications and Research

Holding the Cosmos in Your Hand: Developing 3D Modeling and Printing Pipelines for Communications and Research

A Survey on Extraterrestrial Habitation Structures with a Focus on Energy-Saving 3D Printing Techniques

3D Printing for Space Habitats: Requirements, Challenges, and Recent Advances

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