


Artist impression of a Moon Base concept: overview. Motivation is the most important societal aspect to develop the future. And finally the impact on society ranges from information like weather forecast to the value of space being a fascinating aspect which leads to inspiration and motivation. A globally competitive industry is a sound basis for advancements in different areas. Space has three main addressees: society at large, the economy, and the environment – covering the environment on the surface of the Earth, like climate change as well as in space, meaning space debris, possible asteroid impacts and solar flares. Yet, at the same time, the limits of what can be achieved on the ISS are clearly visible, limits which will have to be overcome when we come to conduct future international activities in space. The International Space Station has succeeded in taking visionary ideas and turning them into reality. Through space people from different countries are working together as our tiny planet, the pale blue dot, deserves. Solar arrays for energy generation, greenhouses for food production and habitats shielded with regolith. Artist impression of a Moon Base concept. The “Moon Village“ concept seeks to transform this paradigm shift into a set of concrete actions and create an environment where both international cooperation and the commercialisation of space can thrive. The paradigm shift that has been taking place in space activities for some time now is truly comprehensive in its scope and is best encapsulated by the term ”Space 4.0“, in parallel to “Industry 4.0”. Once assembled, the inflated domes are covered with a layer of 3D-printed lunar regolith by robots to help protect the occupants against space radiation and micrometeoroids. Now, with the International Space Station, an unparalleled level of cooperation has been achieved which has continued largely unaffected by any crises that may be occurring on Earth: Americans, Russians, Japanese, Canadians and Europeans, all pulling together, demonstrating, day in, day out, just how important it is to invest in research and technology.Ĭover image: Multi-dome lunar base being constructed, based on the 3D printing concept. From the earliest astronomy to the space race and latterly, through space-based applications, humankind has witnessed a process of constant evolution in the exploration and use of space.
