NASA's three-storey lunar habitat: Here's how it will look

              LUNAR EXPLORATION BY                                       2030S                                NASA plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon's surface by the 2030s through the Artemis missions.

LONG-TERM HABITATION The habitat will allow astronauts to live and work on the lunar South Pole for missions lasting 30 days or longer, paving the way for long-term space exploration.

MODULAR DESIGN The three-storey habitat includes an inflatable upper section and a robust aluminium pressure vessel base, optimized for the Moon's unique environment

GATEWAY CONNECTION Astronauts will first dock at the Lunar Gateway, an orbiting Moon station, before descending to the surface to access the habitat

FIRST LEVEL FUNCTIONS Designed for operational tasks, this level includes an airlock, spacesuit ports, workbench, and computer station

SECOND LEVEL FACILITIES This level features a hygiene room, exercise area, bio lab, and a window providing stunning lunar views.

THIRD LEVEL AMENITIES Includes private crew quarters, a galley kitchen, a medical area with a stowable bed, and ample storage.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING SYSTEMS Integrated life support systems manage communication, waste, and essential resources, ensuring astronaut well- being.

FUTURE MARS MISSIONS The habitat will act as a testing ground for technologies and operations crucial for future human missions to Mars.