Hassell Studio

Hassell Studio

Hassell Studio

We set out to design the perfect habitat for space explorers on the red planet as part of NASA’s international 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.

Created: 2020-08-12

Updated: 2025-09-06

Company - Hassell Studio

Founded
Country
1938
Australia,USA,UK
Funding
Yes, ?
Website
https://www.hassellstudio.com/
Social
Hassell Studio

Product/Service

Classification
Surface Habitats & Structures
Category
Surface Habitats
Status
Concept
First launch
Not announced

Lunar Habitat Masterplan

Design practice HASSELL unveils its conceptual modular moon architecture and habitat that it co-designed with the European Space Agency and Cranfield University. Named the Lunar Habitat Masterplan, the 3D model of the dubbed first permanent human settlement on the moon was presented at the ESA’s Space Research and Technology Center in the Netherlands as part of the annual Space for Inspiration event between January 18th and 19th, 2024.

HASSELL introduces a design that employs 3D-printed modular components that double as the moon habitat’s protective shell. The shape embodies the form of a hexapod, with its building blocks assembled one by one and interlocked. This helps shield the modular moon habitat from radiation on the moon, a necessary factor to allow the community of up to 144 people to safely live on the lunar surface.
 
Lunar Master Plan: Moon base for the European Space Agency.

Modular Robotic System for Lunar Applications

Robots are the most important assistants for astronauts during extra-terrestrial missions. All successful exploration missions in the past have proven the importance and the durability that robots have in extreme environments. For our next step on the lunar surface, it’s essential to redesign a more complete and multifunctional robotic system that can provide support for astronauts during the construction, exploration, research and everyday life tasks.

This research study aims to create a new framework for reconfigurable robotics, going beyond the “traditional” intransigent robot. Concepts of Modular applications have already manifested in Space Missions (ISS, MIR). Therefore, adoption of a modular framework for a robotic system, capable of reconfiguration for complex tasks and enhanced functionality is a highly plausible concept. The research idea derives from a previous study that explored a reconfigurable modular swarm robotic system for ISRU 3D printing for extreme environments [1].

This robotic modular framework will allow modules to re-configure and adapt in different scenarios (transportation, drilling, 3Dprinting, excavation), creating a more sustainable robotic system. The framework allows for redundancy and enhances the odds for success. In the event that one of the module fails, another module can replace it without risking the success of the mission.

We will focus on the development of scaled robotic prototypes, emphasizing more towards the geometry, connectivity, mobility and its assembly strategies. The robots will be controlled via teleoperation and be assembled or disassembled with human assistance.

Status Comment

Developing concepts for ESA, latest in 2024.

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Link

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[1] https://www.hassellstudio.com/

[2] https://www.hassellstudio.com/project/nasa-3d-printed-habitat-challenge

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