2075 Mars
Habitat Concept
2075 Mars
Habitat Concept
2075 Mars
Habitat Concept
In this study we consider a Mars surface mission of ~500 days with a crew of 4, living in a habitat of about 1200 ft2 interior floor area. The study served as the foundation for Offworld Habitat Wall Section commissioned by Powerhouse.
In this study we consider a Mars surface mission of ~500 days with a crew of 4, living in a habitat of about 1200 ft2 interior floor area. The study served as the foundation for Offworld Habitat Wall Section commissioned by Powerhouse.
In this study we consider a Mars surface mission of ~500 days with a crew of 4, living in a habitat of about 1200 ft2 interior floor area. The study served as the foundation for Offworld Habitat Wall Section commissioned by Powerhouse.
CON-OPS coming soon
CON-OPS coming soon
Mission
and Context
Mission
and Context
Habitat will be constructed autonomously in 2075–80
It likely may not be the first habitat on Mars; but could viably be the first 100% ISRU-constructed habitat
Infrastructure will be available on the surface
Habitat will be constructed autonomously in 2075–80
It likely may not be the first habitat on Mars; but could viably be the first 100% ISRU-constructed habitat
Infrastructure will be available on the surface
NO CREW
No Habitats, Only Rovers and Robots
2025
2035
2045
2055
6 CREW
First Long Stay
Few Habitats, Class 1
Unpressurized Class 3 structures
2065
2075
20-30 CREW
Habitat District ?
Class 1, 2 & 3
2025
NO CREW
No Habitats, Only Rovers and Robots
2035
2045
6 CREW
First Long Stay
Few Habitats, Class 1
Unpressurized Class 3 structures
2065
2075
20-30 CREW
Habitat District ?
Class 1, 2 & 3
SITE SELECTION & RESOURCE UTILIZATION
SITE SELECTION & RESOURCE UTILIZATION
SITE SELECTION & RESOURCE UTILIZATION
To select a site for the habitat, consideration was given to regolith constructability and composition; accessibility of resources such as water-ice, metallics, carbonaceous species, and rare earth minerals; proximity to scientific sites of interest; solar availability; and topography, especially as it pertains to ease of construction, launch/landing, and traversal.
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To select a site for the habitat, consideration was given to regolith constructability and composition; accessibility of resources such as water-ice, metallics, carbonaceous species, and rare earth minerals; proximity to scientific sites of interest; solar availability; and topography, especially as it pertains to ease of construction, launch/landing, and traversal.
HABITAT CONSTRUCTION & WALL SYSTEM
HABITAT CONSTRUCTION & WALL SYSTEM
HABITAT CONSTRUCTION & WALL SYSTEM
The habitat is conceived as two structurally distinct but coordinated systems. First an ISRU shell acting as a compression-dominant shielding structure, and second the interior inflatable—which remains the primary pressure boundary for the habitat.
The habitat is conceived as two structurally distinct but coordinated systems. First an ISRU shell acting as a compression-dominant shielding structure, and second the interior inflatable—which remains the primary pressure boundary for the habitat.
The site undergoes multiple stages of construction, increasingly expanding the number of modules as crewed missions increase in size and frequency.
The site undergoes multiple stages of construction, increasingly expanding the number of modules as crewed missions increase in size and frequency.
Collar of inflatable / regolith shell
Collar of inflatable / regolith shell
Collar of inflatable / regolith shell
Collar of inflatable / regolith shell
Site preparation
Site preparation
Site preparation
Site preparation
Shell construction
Shell construction
Shell construction
Shell construction
Once the interior habitat module is deployed it connects directly with the integrated transition nodes within the regolith shell. An adjustable connection point using capture channels creates the sealed point of transition between the inflatable bulkhead and the transition node bulkhead. Site ISRU processes feed into identified utility ports on the exteriormost bulkhead of the habitat module. Utility lines can be pre-outfitted in more rigid and permanent alignments within the transition module, running along the walls for access in need of maintenance.
Once the interior habitat module is deployed it connects directly with the integrated transition nodes within the regolith shell. An adjustable connection point using capture channels creates the sealed point of transition between the inflatable bulkhead and the transition node bulkhead. Site ISRU processes feed into identified utility ports on the exteriormost bulkhead of the habitat module. Utility lines can be pre-outfitted in more rigid and permanent alignments within the transition module, running along the walls for access in need of maintenance.
The site would undergo multiple stages of construction, increasingly expanding the number of modules as crewed missions increase in size and frequency. Autonomous construction rovers and robotics will conduct a majority of the construction over time, with crew available remotely or on-site at various stages to ensure the integrity and safety of the completed modules before habitation.
The site would undergo multiple stages of construction, increasingly expanding the number of modules as crewed missions increase in size and frequency. Autonomous construction rovers and robotics will conduct a majority of the construction over time, with crew available remotely or on-site at various stages to ensure the integrity and safety of the completed modules before habitation.
Modules 2, 2A & 2B introduce an annulus program space within the module shell forms, utilized as a semi-pressurized work environment for equipment repairs, research experiments and non-essential storage that is protected from harsh surface conditions.
Modules 2, 2A & 2B introduce an annulus program space within the module shell forms, utilized as a semi-pressurized work environment for equipment repairs, research experiments and non-essential storage that is protected from harsh surface conditions.
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COMING SOON
2075 Mars Habitat Design Concept. Commissioned by Powerhouse for Task Eternal, AENARA 2025-6
2075 Mars Habitat Design Concept. Commissioned by Powerhouse for Task Eternal, AENARA 2025-6
Architectural Design
Melodie Yashar, Mariam Alothman, Caden Savage, Pingting Li
Melodie Yashar, Mariam Alothman, Caden Savage, Pingting Li
Material Concept and Engineering
Andrea Jean Hoe, Ashley Li, Mira Schubert
Andrea Jean Hoe, Ashley Li, Mira Schubert
Computational Design
Melodie Yashar, Mariam Alothman, Caden Savage, Pingting Li
Melodie Yashar, Mariam Alothman, Caden Savage, Pingting Li
Systems Engineering
Aleigha Morgan, Takaharu Igarashi, Daniel Case, Eric Cremer
Aleigha Morgan, Takaharu Igarashi, Daniel Case, Eric Cremer
Civil Engineering and Integration
Matthew Troemner of North Fracture
Matthew Troemner of North Fracture
Structural Engineering
Nous Engineering
Nous Engineering
Production
Jim Zhong, Nishant Gaurav, Khanh Ngo
Jim Zhong, Nishant Gaurav, Khanh Ngo
Advisors
Haym Benaroya, Michael Fiske, Tracie Prater
Haym Benaroya, Michael Fiske, Tracie Prater