Final Project

Laura M.

Legislator:  Rick Perry, Lt. Governor

Today, the question on most humans’ minds concerning the moon is, “Shouldwe return to the moon?” First, the answer to that question should most definitely be, “yes.” However, why should we waste time sitting around asking the question? Why don’t we get our act together and start planning?  The question should not be, “Should we return,” but rather, “What should we do when we get there?” This is the question that I have considered. My answer is, “Build a lunar base that can sustain human life permanently.” I have created a lunar base design that would make this goal possible.  The Lunar base that I designed would be located at the South Pole of the Moon. My lunar base would be very similar to the facility used in the movie  The Truman Show. The conditions present on the moon will be of no importance to the civilians of the base. This is because my lunar base is constructed with a radiation and heat protective covering, which will protect the hemispherical society from any harsh lunar conditions.

The lunar base has a Special Effects Atmosphere. It is programmed according to the cycle of the earth day. During the day, the sky would appear bright and blue with clouds. At night, the sky would appear black and there would be many stars. The “atmosphere” would have an enormous heater that would be used during the day and an air conditioner for night. With this feature, civilians would not have to adjust their daily cycles to accommodate to the moon. Rather the moon would accommodate to the people.

While the usefulness of the ice found on the Moon is still uncertain, it is my plan that the citizens of the lunar society will use and recycle that for survival. However, that will not be the only source of water. The Omicron Ocean will provide water. The water from the ocean, however, would be transported from earth. It will fill the ocean space completely, and civilians will recycle the water. The ocean will be re-supplied with water from the earth at a yearly rate. Air to breathe will be provided by many, many plants evenly spread throughout the community and air (oxygen, nitrogen, etc.) tanks contained in the special effects atmosphere. The All-Purpose Lunar School is present to not only continue the education of personnel but to educate the families of personnel. Education is a very important aspect of human life. It cannot be forgotten when creating a colony, in which the essentials of life are included.

The buildings in the lunar base are very similar to the ones here on earth.  Because the base would be created to have the same atmosphere as earth, nothing would have to be different. The buildings are very futuristic (i.e. spherical, pyramids, etc.). There are roads, just like neighborhood streets.  The lunar base is very similar to a San Antonio Air Force Base in that it is a miniature civilization that provides everything one needs to live and be happy. However, the lunar base would be different in that it would contain facilities of entertainment along with ones of necessity. Certain features that are present for entertainment on the lunar base are the Moon Mall, the Litus Nostrum (Latin for “our shore”), Omicron Ocean, the Lunar Park, the Omicron Canal, and many other features found in every society. Features of necessity include grocery stores, library, school, the NASA Center, Omicron Ocean, restaurants, residencies, hospital, and much more.

The population of the lunar base will be an estimated five hundred. The actual desired amount of scientific personnel is two hundred. However, it will be allowed and recommended for personnel to bring along only immediate family. This will allow the space team to live happily because they won’t have to leave their family. Each person, along with his/ her family, will be asked to live on the moon for approximately five years. If they would like to remain even longer, they will be able to. However, the personnel level should not exceed two hundred, at least until further construction. Age and mix of personnel are of no essence. The civilians (personnel only) will have to be educated in a field dealing with or aiding in space activity. Many of the members of personnel must be able to educate others; teachers will be needed for the Lunar School.

The lunar base will be controlled in the same way that a city is controlled. A mayor as well as a city council would be elected by popular vote of the lunar citizens. The city government will make the laws, but they will not have to start from scratch. They will adopt the United States Constitution and use it as their base for living. The capitol building will be located directly in the center of the colony, so as to be of easy access. Basically, the same rules that people abide by here on earth will apply to people that live on the moon.

Creating a lunar base is definitely not an easy task. However, when has an obstacle like that ever stopped mankind? Humans have the potential to do wondrous things. However, we have to build off of that potential in order to accomplish goals. The completion of a lunar base would definitely be one of man’s most miraculous acts.

Works Cited

1. http://www.asi.org.adb.m.03.08/01/lunar-ice.html

2. http://www.ari.net/back2moon.html

3.http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/space/prospector/why.moon/

 

Last Updated: 07/17/01