

These sections provide sun radiation and mechanical shielding from small meteorites. Both midsections are manufactured on the moon from Regolith (silica-based moon dirt) using laser-powered SLA manufacturing technology.

Designed by Rainer Zierer, the vehicle resembles an accordion with rigid front and rear sections connected by a pressurized flexible hull. There are two individual rooms for astronauts on the upper deck, and the rotating hatch in the rear is designed to facilitate entry for the crew while enhancing safety.ĪLEX (Advanced Lunar Explorer) is a small package that takes into account the high cost and space limitations of transporting a vehicle to the moon. The interior of the A-Bug can carry two astronauts and one robot. The design - which features a 360-degree rotating body and wheels and a flexible chassis - drew inspirations from the active movement of insects and the way their shapes arise from functionality. The A-Bug concept revolves around the five ‘A's': Allied, Adaptable, Agile, Accessible, and Appreciated. Liu believes that all nations of the world should cooperate with one another to foster unity on Earth. Returning to the moon is a fantastic goal of the human race.
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The adjustable suspension, inspired by NASA's current 'Athlete' chassis, allows for a wider stance, while the exoskeleton shell protects the main body and a separate cockpit enables the driver to be at constant eye level. The interior features a full-length retractable worktable and removable sleeping hammocks. It enables true comfort for habitants of the vehicle and also provide and appealing setting for the filming of the astronauts on the first ever trip from the North to South Pole of the moon.

The Moonstream was designed to change public perceptions of NASA and entice people to be more interested in future space missions to the moon.
