An overview of lunar base structures: Past and future

This paper aims to summarize the evolution of lunar base concepts over the past approximately half-century. We will discuss the various classes of concepts, the lunar environment as it pertains to structural design, construction, and human habitation. Topics introduced are: The Lunar Surface Environment; Lunar Base Concepts During the Apollo Era; More Recent Concepts for Lunar Structures; Futuristic Concepts and Applications.

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