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Publications in Scientific Journals:

S. Häuplik-Meusburger, P. Messina:
"Architectural Challenges of a Moon Village";
Room - The Space Journal (invited), 20 (2019), 2; 31 - 35.



English abstract:
The concept of a `Moon village´, introduced in 2016 by Director General of the European Space Agency, Jan Wörner, isn´t an active project or a space programme in the traditional sense. Rather, it represents an intention or vision for spaceflight and the exploration of the Moon through international cooperation. The term `village´ describes an open and inclusive community where interested parties can join forces to share interests and capabilities, including astronautical activities and robotic endeavours for scientific, technical, commercial and tourism activities. The architect Cedric Price was once quoted as saying "Technology is the answer, but what was the question?". In terms of how we, and especially how young people, want to live in the future, both the question and its outcome could affect life for the citizens of Earth for centuries to come.

https://room.eu.com/article/architectural-challenges-of-a-moon-village

German abstract:
The concept of a `Moon village´, introduced in 2016 by Director General of the European Space Agency, Jan Wörner, isn´t an active project or a space programme in the traditional sense. Rather, it represents an intention or vision for spaceflight and the exploration of the Moon through international cooperation. The term `village´ describes an open and inclusive community where interested parties can join forces to share interests and capabilities, including astronautical activities and robotic endeavours for scientific, technical, commercial and tourism activities. The architect Cedric Price was once quoted as saying "Technology is the answer, but what was the question?". In terms of how we, and especially how young people, want to live in the future, both the question and its outcome could affect life for the citizens of Earth for centuries to come.

https://room.eu.com/article/architectural-challenges-of-a-moon-village

Keywords:
Lunarbase, Space Architecture, Design Studio, International Cooperation, ESA


Electronic version of the publication:
https://room.eu.com/article/architectural-challenges-of-a-moon-village


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