Abstract: Disclosed is a modular, human-crewed interplanetary spacecraft that is assembled in cislunar space. It is primarily comprised of a hollowed-out asteroid; five expandable habitation modules, one of which is expanded inside the asteroid cavity; two docking and airlock nodes; two landing craft suitable for exploring celestial bodies; structural support members; truss structures; robotic arms; a propulsion module; and shielding curtains that are filled with pulverized asteroidal material and attached to the truss structure. This configuration provides substantial radiation and meteoroid shielding. Upon completion of their mission, the crew will use the robotic arms to disconnect and mate (1) the asteroid containing the control module, (2) the forward docking and airlock node, and (3) the propulsion module. This crew-return vehicle will return to cislunar space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular, human-crewed interplanetary spacecraft that is assembled in cislunar space. It is primarily comprised of a hollowed-out asteroid; five expandable habitation modules, one of which is expanded inside the asteroid cavity; two docking and airlock nodes; two landing craft suitable for exploring celestial bodies; structural support members; truss structures; robotic arms; a propulsion module; and shielding curtains that are filled with pulverized asteroidal material and attached to the truss structure. This configuration provides substantial radiation and meteoroid shielding. Upon completion of their mission, the crew will use the robotic arms to disconnect and mate (1) the asteroid containing the control module, (2) the forward docking and airlock node, and (3) the propulsion module. This crew-return vehicle will return to cislunar space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight modular structure that can be transported to the surface of a celestial body in one rocket payload, and assembled rapidly by two robots. The structure is airtight, thermally insulated, resistant to micro-meteoroid penetration, provides radiation shielding, includes an airlock, and is capable of being pressurized and equipped with life support systems. When assembled on celestial bodies with gravity up to 40% of Earth's gravity, the structure can be buried under two meters of extraterrestrial material to provide additional thermal insulation, radiation protection, and protection against micrometeoroid penetration. The structure can be assembled in different configurations, and may include windows, modular walkways to connect a plurality of structures, and hangar-style doors to accommodate passage of large items.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight modular structure that can be transported to the surface of an extraterrestrial mass in one rocket payload, and assembled rapidly by two robots. The structure is airtight, thermally insulated, resistant to micro-meteoroid penetration, includes an airlock, provides radiation shielding, and is capable of being pressurized and equipped with life support systems. The structure is designed to bear the exterior load of being buried under one to two meters of extraterrestrial material on extraterrestrial masses with gravity up to 40% of Earth's gravity, a configuration that can provide additional thermal insulation, additional radiation protection, and additional protection against micrometeoroid penetration. The structure can be assembled in different configurations, and may include one or more windows, and hangar-style doors at one or both ends to accommodate passage of large items.