the crescent spring reflects the semi-spherical volume, forming an illusion of a full moon emerging from the desert landscape.

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the habitat would initially be installed on the moon as a core pod that gradually expands and inflates to accommodate more living and work spaces for the astronauts.

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LINA stems from a multi-year collaboration with NASA to develop technologies for lunar surface construction within the timeframe of the artemis mission: humankind's return to the moon. 
 

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designed to transport people and cargo, the multi-functional rover aims to enable the next generation of planetary exploration and discovery.

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the lunar vehicle concept draws inspiration from skoda's ENYAQ electric SUV.

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the lightweight structure can unfold and expand up to 750 times its original size. 

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NASA’s major plan to return humans to the moon continues to advance with artemis — their program to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024.

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visitors to this year's biennale will get a taste of how the first permanent settlement on the lunar surface could look like.

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during the expedition, the two danish architects collected data about the structure and the psychological wellbeing of its inhabitants.

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nokia has been selected by NASA to build the first ever cellular network on the moon.

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