NASA 3D printed Mars habitat concepts

[tater]

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/five-teams-win-a-share-of-100000-in-virtual-modeling-stage

Entries in order of judgement by NASA (I really like the 4th place one (the narrator might have something to do with that!):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third entry is interesting in that it builds around a landed stage, which I think is interesting, though the windows make no sense from a radiation standpoint.

Edited April 6, 2019 by tater

[p1t1o]

These all look like nice habitats (although they look a little too "IKEA" to be realistic, way too pretty) but is there anything about them which leverages the particular advantages of 3D-printing construction methods?

[tater]

5 minutes ago, p1t1o said:

These all look like nice habitats (although they look a little too "IKEA" to be realistic, way too pretty) but is there anything about them which leverages the particular advantages of 3D-printing construction methods?

I think all of them do in some fashion. I think the primary benefit---mass savings in transit---obviously revolves around radiation protection. The 4th entry admirably deals with natural light, and radiation protection, I think. I posted this crappy image a long time ago in a thread about KSP habitat mods I'd like to see:

If you put a hab "near" a crater wall, you can have large openings for windows with an overhang, because the nearby crater wall or hill will block all line of sight to galactic cosmic rays.

I know people have been working on lunar and martian concrete concepts for decades now (with simulants). The space civil engineering meetings have had many papers. I think 3d printing tech makes this more likely.

 

[Cassel]

Why not start with the basic igloo under which the tunnels will be drilled?

[tater]

16 minutes ago, Cassel said:

Why not start with the basic igloo under which the tunnels will be drilled?

I'd think any of these above ground, 3d printed habs could be easily combined with below grade stuff. The contest was specifically for additive manufacturing in situ, though.

The 4th entry uses expandable modules, and the 3d printing is a radiation protective shell, not a pressure vessel (unlike the other designs). I think for early habs, this is more feasible.

The 1st place winner has a really interesting concept in that build chamber for a controlled environment, though.

[tater]

Not this contest, but related ideas:

http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/this-wild-mars-colony-concept-uses-inflatables-3d-printed-space-cement

 

[kerbiloid]

Spoiler

3d printing on Mars before it became mainstream

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Does the 3d printer manufacturer give a promo code "Together with Mars" on these commercials?

 

[tater]

This thread was about that contest, but it turns out the development has continued, and I might edit the title (since all the vids, etc are here) to reflect 3D printed habitats generally, not just Mars.

I'm partially interested in this on the off chance any people doing habitat mods for KSP want to have some inspiration.

Some pics to add some real content:

 

 

 

 

 

(though all these are shown on Mars)

[kerbiloid]

Spoiler

Wanna Mars?..

 

... Ask them, how.

 

[tater]

https://toolinc.com/blog/3d-printed-habitat-challenge-road-trip-to-maker-faire/

 

https://www.branch.technology/blogs/2017/9/1/branch-technology-wins-first-prize-in-nasas-3d-printed-habitat-challenge

 

https://www.3ders.org/articles/20170504-esa-researchers-are-3d-printing-moon-habitat-bricks-using-concentrated-sunlight.html

 

 

http://tomasrousek.com/portfolio-item/sinterhab/

 

[tater]

 

[Cheif Operations Director]

On 7/24/2018 at 10:03 AM, tater said:

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/five-teams-win-a-share-of-100000-in-virtual-modeling-stage

Entries in order of judgement by NASA (I really like the 4th place one (the narrator might have something to do with that!):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The third entry is interesting in that it builds around a landed stage, which I think is interesting, though the windows make no sense from a radiation standpoint.

The last one seem to be the most practical for a getting from earth to mars perspective. I think NASA should go with that one and then connect a bunch of them to make a full base. 

On 7/24/2018 at 10:35 AM, tater said:

I think all of them do in some fashion. I think the primary benefit---mass savings in transit---obviously revolves around radiation protection. The 4th entry admirably deals with natural light, and radiation protection, I think. I posted this crappy image a long time ago in a thread about KSP habitat mods I'd like to see:

If you put a hab "near" a crater wall, you can have large openings for windows with an overhang, because the nearby crater wall or hill will block all line of sight to galactic cosmic rays.

I know people have been working on lunar and martian concrete concepts for decades now (with simulants). The space civil engineering meetings have had many papers. I think 3d printing tech makes this more likely.

 

On a technicality, It is tiny and ugly that it is just a test and that will be a great way to test these bases

[kerbiloid]

Spoiler

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Edited April 7, 2019 by kerbiloid

[kerbiloid]

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At 01:47.

How does it turn to the left on its only and wide wheel?

[tater]

3 hours ago, kerbiloid said:

How does it turn to the left on its only and wide wheel?

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Odd, maybe it tilts slightly?

[Cassel]

16 hours ago, kerbiloid said:

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At 01:47.

How does it turn to the left on its only and wide wheel?

Does it have to? You can connect them and turn while in pairs?

[tater]

3 hours ago, Cassel said:

Does it have to? You can connect them and turn while in pairs?

The vid shows it turning.

[tater]

 

[tater]

 

[DNKKING]

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On 7/24/2018 at 2:03 PM, tater said:

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/five-teams-win-a-share-of-100000-in-virtual-modeling-stage

Entrées dans l'ordre de jugement de la NASA (j'aime beaucoup la 4ème place (le narrateur pourrait avoir quelque chose à voir avec ça!):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

La troisième entrée est intéressante dans la mesure où elle s'articule autour d'une étape au sol, ce qui, à mon avis, est intéressant, bien que les fenêtres n'aient aucun sens du point de vue des radiations.

I love a number 3

Edited May 3, 2019 by DNKKING

[Stone Blue]

Could people try not to quote whole posts when they respond to them, please?

Just snip the relevent parts if there is a specific thing in someone's post that you want to address...
Loading the thread with all these full quotes is heck on mobile...

[DNKKING]

On 7/24/2018 at 2:03 PM, tater said:

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/five-teams-win-a-share-of-100000-in-virtual-modeling-stage

Entrées dans l'ordre de jugement de la NASA (j'aime beaucoup la 4ème place (le narrateur pourrait avoir quelque chose à voir avec ça!):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

La troisième entrée est intéressante dans la mesure où elle s'articule autour d'une étape au sol, ce qui, à mon avis, est intéressant, bien que les fenêtres n'aient aucun sens du point de vue des radiations.

Ok

Edited May 3, 2019 by DNKKING

[tater]

Live coverage of the contest on NASA TV:

 

 

[tater]

One of the participants is planning on building their design full-sized, then renting it out as an airbnb.

[DNKKING]

What Contest ?