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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Solar Skyscraper For The Moon: Ambitious 3D-Printed Solar Tower Could Be The Solution For Energy On The Moon
Caption: Plans have been revealed for a 50-meter-tall solar skyscraper that could supply energy on the Moon. Designed for the Moon's South Pole, the tower is being developed by NASA alongside design firm Foster + Partners and 3D printing experts Branch Technology. The structure features a spiral shape and fold-out solar panels that will unfurl from the top to capture sunlight efficiently. Its solar arrays are designed to power critical systems like life support and communications for long-term lunar habitation. The project is part of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research program, aimed at building sustainable infrastructure on the Moon. The tower will be built using 3D-printed materials—possibly even using lunar dust—to reduce reliance on Earth-based supplies. Fully autonomous construction is key to its success, allowing the tower to be assembled without astronauts on-site. The project not only envisions a future on the Moon but also offers new ways to build sustainably in extreme conditions on Earth.
Keywords: Science & Technology,NASA,solar tower,Moon,Foster + Partners,Branch Technology,lunar infrastructure,3D printing,energy,solar panels,South Pole,space exploration,SBIR program,sustainable energy,lunar base,autonomous construction,regolith,Kennedy Center,innovation,Moon habitats,space architecture,lunar power,future missions,design,tech,technology
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