Habitats for Astronauts

This challenge focuses on building a safe living space for the first astronauts arriving on the moon. This habitat should be self sustainable and able to hold at least 4 astronauts and one eggonaut for at least 3 months at a time.

As we know it, space is harsh for a human. First of all there is no air to breath, so humans must prepare themselves by carrying their own supply of air(a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen). The next thing we humans cannot do without is water. Same goes for food. So for us humans to go to space and live there, there are a lot of things to be taken care of. Apart for these bare essentials, we need to take care of the intense temperature and its fluctuations. And then there is the inevitable danger of getting hit by a space debris. Radiation is also a major problem in space environments. Not to mention the risk of floating away in space.

Same goes for the moon. Apart from having gravity there is no atmosphere, so the astronauts have to live in their own bubble. For one human, a space suit is fairly equipped with life sustaining contraptions, for a short period of time. A space suit is a pressurized outfit which has the same internal air pressure as here on earth. It has an air recycling system that captures carbon dioxide and releases oxygen in return. It has a contraption where an astronaut can urinate into. It has an inbuilt heating and cooling system.

But for extended periods of stay a space suit isn't a feasible idea. So a living environment has to be created that can withstand the elements. Not only should astronauts be able to survive the harshness of the moon, but should be able to thrive and be happy during their stay.