Lava Tubes

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Lavatubes are a good choice for a first generation space habitat on the moon becaues they provide a ready made structure. It is possible to seal the microscopic cracks in surface of the walls of the lavatube, and thus provide an air tight environment which can be a shirt sleave environment. Living in a lavatube provides many advantages.

  • There is substantual shielding due to having some meters of stone between you and the outside. This is good against micrometerorites and radiation.
  • There is heat insulation because you are underground.
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