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louis

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From: UK

Registered: 2008-03-24

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

Yes. I think it will speed up construction and allow for more accurate working.  You can also operate 24/7 if you wish with artificial lighting.

So we are making some sort of large temporary structure to be able to build the permanent structure within?

Which when we pressurize to be able to build within and without space suits is that what is trying to be accomplished?

Is this really what the intended purpose is?

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elderflower

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Registered: 2016-06-19

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

Sorry Louis. I can't see this idea being practical. Your temporary construction  hab will take more construction than it is worth. We should think about making it permanent if we need it, or doing our construction in the open. Lighting and radiant heaters can be mounted on towers if you wish to work late.

Oldfart1939

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Registered: 2016-11-26

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

Here on the Earth, we don't take the machine shop to the jobsite. We have the components fabricated where most convenient and haul them where they are needed.

SpaceNut

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Registered: 2004-07-22

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

The only habitats on earth that are built inside are modular homes and I sort of think that Lious is thinking that direction which only makes sense if that structure is made permanent for that purpose. Making it a permanent structure then has merit for other habitats to be moved out on a trailer to the new site which has been dug as previously discussed and then lowered off the trailer into the trenched hole to which is then filled back in to hold down the newly placed home. Then its a matter of running power and other such items as needed to that new habitat before occupying it.

SpaceNut

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

This first construction will be of great benefit to man as we stay on mars and for future crews that come.

SpaceNut

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Re: Introducing the Construction Hab...

Sure this is an automated unit that can make more living space for man to use but at what mass expense and when would we send it.

Mars_B4_Moon

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