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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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LSS CORE
Once the Module Receptacle and Rail system has been set up, the actual habitat modules can be laid down and assembled.
Image 1: LSS Core, view from above looking down
The Lunar Surface Station (LSS) Core consists of ten modules:
- (2) with Double Horizontal Docking Ports
- (5) with Single Horizontal Docking Ports
- (2) with No Docking Ports
- (1) with Double Vertical Docking Ports
Each module has a mass of 10,500 kg, so 10 modules sum to 105,000 kg. The modules will be assembled in a cross pattern (Image 1). This section will be the hub of the station.
Each module will sit atop a receptacle and slide into place (not shown in image above).
The module with the two docking ports in the ceiling will be used to dock the Crew Module so the crew can easily access the interior of the growing station. It can be docked to virtually any module in the Core.
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INVENTORY
| UNIT |
UNIT MASS |
UNITS |
TOTAL UNIT MASS |
FLIGHTS |
| Double Horizontal |
10,500 |
kg |
2 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| Single Horizontal |
10,500 |
kg |
5 |
52,500 |
kg |
2.50 |
| No Docking |
10,500 |
kg |
2 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| Double Vertical |
10,500 |
kg |
1 |
10,500 |
kg |
0.50 |
| TOTAL MASS |
|
|
10 |
105,000 |
kg |
5.00 |
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LSS OBSERVATION DECKS
Observation Decks are just as important as any other decks.
Image 2: LSS Observation Complex 3 and 4
A Connector will attach two singlewide observation modules. A second Connector attached to the first Connector will become the base for a 3–Level Observation Module.
The same setup is duplicated on the opposite end of the Core.
Once these observation decks are attached, an identical pair is then brought in and also attached on the other ends, along with two singlewides with no docking ports on the sides (Image 2). The Double Vertical Docking Port module is attached to its final location.
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INVENTORY
| UNIT |
UNIT MASS |
UNITS |
TOTAL UNIT MASS |
FLIGHTS |
| Horizontal Observation |
10,500 |
kg |
8 |
84,000 |
kg |
4.00 |
| Connectors |
2,625 |
kg |
8 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| No Docking |
10,500 |
kg |
2 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| 3–Level Observation |
5,250 |
kg |
4 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| TOTAL MASS |
|
|
22 |
147,000 |
kg |
7.00 |
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LSS CREW BERTHING
Image 3: LSS Crew Berthing Modules
The crews will have the same accommodations as the Earth Orbit Station (EOS). Each person will have their own room, complete with a bed, storage, exercise bike, shower, and toilet (Image 3).
Each berthing module will house a max of six people. However, because of crew duty rotations, not all berthing modules are filled at any given time. Therefore, the crew will get to have a slightly larger area to move around in, due to fewer people around. The unused rooms will be cleaned and readied for the next crew duty rotation.
They will be attached to the modules with two docking ports on either side. Another Double Vertical Docking Port module will be added to the station.
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INVENTORY
| UNIT |
UNIT MASS |
UNITS |
TOTAL UNIT MASS |
FLIGHTS |
| Crew Berthing |
10,500 |
kg |
8 |
84,000 |
kg |
4.00 |
| Double Vertical |
10,500 |
kg |
1 |
10,500 |
kg |
0.50 |
| TOTAL MASS |
|
|
9 |
94,500 |
kg |
4.50 |
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LSS HOTEL BERTHING
Image 4: LSS Hotel room floorplan
The final set of modules will be used by the tourists. Two sets of Berthing Modules will house 12 people. They will be coupled using a Connector, which will also be connected to an EVA module (Image 4). Two more Connectors will be attached at the end of the EVA module. The first Connector will serve as a base for the 1–Level Observation Deck.
Four sets of these tourist modules will be connected to the station. After two more Double Vertical Docking Port modules are attached, the station assembly will be complete.
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INVENTORY
| UNIT |
UNIT MASS |
UNITS |
TOTAL UNIT MASS |
FLIGHTS |
| Tourist Berthing |
10,500 |
kg |
8 |
84,000 |
kg |
4.00 |
| EVA Module |
10,500 |
kg |
4 |
42,000 |
kg |
2.00 |
| Connector |
2,625 |
kg |
12 |
31,500 |
kg |
1.50 |
| 1–Level Observation |
2,625 |
kg |
4 |
10,500 |
kg |
0.50 |
| Double Vertical |
10,500 |
kg |
2 |
21,000 |
kg |
1.00 |
| TOTAL MASS |
|
|
30 |
189,000 |
kg |
9.00 |
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LSS POWERPLANT
Image 5: Lunar Surface Solar Panel Power Station
Electricity will be provided by a collection of solar panel stations, with the same specifications as the ones used to power the Lunar LOX facilities (Image 5).
Eight sets of solar panel systems will provide the Lunar Surface Station with 160 kWh of continuous electric power.
POWERPLANT MASS
Lunar Base Powerplant = 8 x Solar Power System
= 8(31500)
= 252,000 kg
