Space travel presents a number of environmental challenges to the central nervous system,
including changes in gravitational acceleration that alter the terrestrial synergies between …

This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical
material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the …

The next step for the exploration of space seems to require the human participation by
means of a long-lasting lunar outpost. Therefore, this paper attempts to review the up-to-date …

A summary of the lunar environment is provided as background to the issues that await
resolution by structural engineers who will design habitats for long-term stays on the Moon …

This paper aims to explore colour schemes to reduce stress response in the hygiene area of
a space station. We conducted a two-stage exploratory Delphi-study with 30 international …

Lunar habitat construction is a critical engineering requirement in lunar exploration
missions, characterized by unique structural and material challenges distinct from Earth. To …

To provide the base data for the high-temperature processing of lunar regolith in future
space activities, the materials prepared by fully melting of lunar regolith simulant (LRS) …

Discussion over how to construct a sustainable lunar base has been ongoing since before
the Apollo program, with no clear answers emerging. In this study, a decision support tool …

There is strong interest in lunar exploration from governmental space agencies, private
companies and the public. NASA is about to send humans to the lunar surface again within …

With NASA's Artemis program currently underway, the necessity to have lunar structures that
can house astronauts for months at a time is now greater than ever. This paper investigates …