The Australian scientists have designed a new lunar habitat, dubbed as Luna Gaia, which would enable astronauts to live in outer space with adequate air, water, and food. The new space habitat is 90 to 95 percent self-sufficient, reports Cosmos Magazine.
The upcoming lunar habitat is based on closed-loop life support system which recycles and regenerates all material within the system without too much depending upon outside sources. Hence, the project would save billions of dollars that are being incurred on supply trips.
An international team of 30 space scientists are working on the proposed habitat, whose location is the north pole of the moon as it gets sunlight and other useful materials.
The Luna Gaia project uses the most sophisticated technologies like Micro-Ecological Life Support System, alternative (MELIiSSA) to filter water, recycle carbon dioxide, and derive edible material from waste products.
The Luna Gaia project would enable nearly 11 astronauts to settle in the habitat for two to three years with vegetal diets. It would immensely benefit the environment on Earth with recycling and other sustainable practices.
The scientists will take 20 to 30 years to complete the project.
