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In-Situ, Resilient, and Sustainable Moon-to-Mars Construction

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In-Situ, Resilient, and Sustainable Moon-to-Mars Construction

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  • Author: Michael SanSoucie
In 2020, NASA outlined the lunar surface sustainability core surface elements, including a lunar foundation surface habitat, to house four crewmembers [1]. NASA has been looking to advance 3D printing construction (3DPC) systems through the Moon-to-Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technology (MMPCAT) program [2]. The major research goal for MMPACT is to develop, deliver, and demonstrate on-demand capabilities to protect astronauts and create infrastructure on the lunar surface. In 2020, Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) published a conceptual design for a concrete lunar landing pad, utilizing 3DPC technologies [3] using lessons from the Apollo era and the Mars robotic missions.

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