Design and Technology Assessment of Three Lunar Habitat Concepts

by Warren D. Hypes, Science and Technology Corp, Hampton, United States,
Robert L. Wright, Science and Technology Corp, Hampton, United States,
Marston J. Gould, Science and Technology Corp, Hampton, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space III

Abstract:

Three manned lunar habitat concepts, designed to support a crew of four for 28-30 days, are presented. Two concepts are based on Space Station Freedom structural elements and the third uses an earlier expandable-module-technology base. Technology readiness criteria, developed for assessing NASA sponsored developments, are applied to technology development needs for each concept to estimate the present level of technology readiness.

Subject Headings: Space stations | Space colonies | Space structures | Structural members | Space frames | Space exploration | Structural design

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