3D Printing a Moon Base

[LongBlade]

The European Space Agency just reminded the world that it wants to build a base on the moon by 2030, using 3-D printed parts made from materials found on the lunar surface.

The ESA has some competition. Earlier this month, Congress passed a spending bill that would give NASA $55 million to build a space habitat for deep-space exploration, including both the space within the moon's orbit and, eventually, Mars. The only catch: NASA has 180 days to show what it's going to be.

source: http://mic.com/articles/131583/the-world-is-racing-to-build-a-moon-base-here-s-what-it-could-look-like#.fRb06HpNk

[eyebiter]

Helium 3 mining will be next.

[Staggerwing]

Helium 3 mining will be next.

As it should.

[LongBlade]

Helium 3 mining will be next.

As it should.

So all the astronauts can speak in a squeaky voice.

Good thinking. Humor and fun is vital.