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ArchiSpace aims to design and test prototypes of human infrastructure for sustainable lunar and Martian settlements, prioritizing astronaut safety and well-being in hostile extraterrestrial environments. By bridging geology/space sciences and architecture/space architecture, the project uses planetary analogues to define design constraints and develop low-impact, cost-effective solutions incorporating ISRU materials. Through international collaboration and field testing, ArchiSpace pioneers interdisciplinary research and innovation, setting standards for future space habitats while contributing to Europe’s scientific and economic growth.
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Space Architecture design and prototyping in planetary analogue
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🚀 Space Architecture for a Possible Future![]()
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On March 26th, 2025, the ARCHISPACE outreach revent took place at the Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio", bringing students and researchers into the fascinating world of Space Architecture.![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to Arch. Giuseppe Calabrese (PhD candidate, Department of Engineering and Geology & IRSPS) for his inspiring lecture, and to Prof. Enzo Calabrese for leading the course in Architectural Composition 4A.![]()
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The event was held in collaboration with: 🔹 Dipartimento di Ingegneria e Geologia (INGEO)![]()
🔹 International Research School of Planetary Sciences (IRSPS)![]()
🔹 Dipartimento di Architettura (Dd’A)![]()
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Special thanks also to Prof. Francesco Salese (Scientific Supervisor) and Prof. Gian Gabriele Ori (Project Coordinator) for their dedication to this visionary initiative.![]()
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Part of the Marie Curie Staff Exchange, ARCHISPACE explores how architecture can shape the future - on Earth and beyond. 🌍🌕![]()
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#archispace #spacearchitecture #INGEO #irsps #architecture #innovation #futuredesign
SPACE ARCHITECTURE: Experimenting for a Possible Future 🚀🌌![]()
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How will we design and build habitats beyond Earth? Join us for a special lecture on Space Architecture, where we explore the challenges and innovations shaping extraterrestrial settlements.![]()
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📌 Speaker: Giuseppe Calabrese (PhD Candidate, INGEO & International Research School of Planetary Sciences)![]()
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025![]()
⏰ Time: 15:00 AM![]()
📍 Location: LABORATORIO A, Viale Pindaro, Pescara![]()
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The event is part of the Marie Curie Staff Exchange - ARCHISPACE project ( www.archispace.org/ ) , involving Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio", International Research School of Planetary Sciences, and leading experts in planetary sciences and architecture.![]()
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🔎 Key Topics:![]()
🏠 Designing sustainable habitats for space colonization![]()
🛠️ Modular construction & regolith-based shielding![]()
🌍 The intersection of architecture, engineering, and planetary science![]()
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🔗 More info: info@archispace.org![]()
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#spacearchitecture #archispace #mariecurie #spaceexploration #moonbase #mars
🚀 Day 5: Case Study or Socio-Political Issues 🌍⚖️![]()
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The final session of the Short Course "Frontiers of Space: Resources and Settlements on the Moon and Mars", part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, explores the scientific and socio-political aspects of space exploration.![]()
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🔹 Option 1: Case Study – Asteroidal Water for Lunar Development![]()
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Assess the feasibility of using asteroid water to support lunar settlements![]()
Explore mining techniques, transportation logistics & resource integration![]()
🔹 Option 2: Socio-Political Issues![]()
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Part 1: Updates on human missions to the Moon & Mars – recent advancements & mission planning![]()
Part 2: Planetary protection policies & ethical considerations of space exploration![]()
Understanding both the technical and ethical aspects of space expansion is key to shaping a responsible future beyond Earth.![]()
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📅 Date: March 21, 2025![]()
📍 Location: Pescara![]()
⏰ Time: 16-18 PM![]()
👨🏫 Instructor: Prof. Ignasi Casanova (UPC Barcelona)![]()
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🔗 More info: [Add link/contact]![]()
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#spaceexploration #moon #mars #isru #SpaceResource #archispace
🚀 Day 4: Habitats for Extraterrestrial Settlements 🏠🌕🔴![]()
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The fourth session of the Short Course "Frontiers of Space: Resources and Settlements on the Moon and Mars", part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, explores the design and engineering of habitats for sustainable human presence beyond Earth.![]()
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📌 Topics covered:![]()
🏗️ Lunar habitats – modular construction challenges & regolith-based shielding (1 hour)![]()
🛠️ Martian habitats – pressurization, thermal management & long-term sustainability (1 hour)![]()
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Understanding extraterrestrial habitat design is crucial for the future of space colonization and deep-space missions.![]()
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📅 Date: March 20, 2025![]()
📍 Location: Pescara![]()
⏰ Time: 16-18 PM![]()
👨🏫 Instructor: Prof. Ignasi Casanova (UPC Barcelona)![]()
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#spaceexploration #moon #mars #isru #SpaceResource #archispace
🚀 Day 3: ISRU Technologies 🔬🌕🔴![]()
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The third session of the Short Course "Frontiers of Space: Resources and Settlements on the Moon and Mars", part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, explores the groundbreaking In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies essential for sustainable human presence beyond Earth.![]()
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📌 Topics covered:![]()
🧪 Extraction of oxygen and water from lunar regolith & Martian ice (1 hour)![]()
⚡ Development of power systems and sustainable food production methods (1 hour)![]()
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Mastering ISRU technologies is key to reducing dependency on Earth and ensuring long-term survival in space.![]()
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📅 Date: March 19, 2025![]()
📍 Location: Pescara![]()
⏰ Time: 16-18 PM![]()
👨🏫 Instructor: Prof. Ignasi Casanova![]()
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#spaceexploration #moon #mars #isru #SpaceResource #archispace
