A groundbreaking partnership between Kyoto University and construction giant Kajima Corp. aims to turn lunar habitation into reality by developing a habitat that generates artificial gravity, allowing humans to live on the Moon in conditions similar to those on Earth.
The teams are working on creating a prototype for the "Neo Lunar Glass," a rotating paraboloid structure designed to simulate gravity.
This project, which will be completed by the 2030s, addresses significant concerns regarding the negative health effects of prolonged exposure to microgravity, such as muscle and bone deterioration.
Professor Yosuke Yamashiki of Kyoto University, a leading researcher in human survivability in space, stated, "This ambitious project requires a technological leap, but we are confident it will lay the foundation for future space colonies."
The planned Lunar Glass structure will span 200 meters in diameter and reach 400 meters in height, with the capacity to house up to 10,000 inhabitants.
The current phase of the project, which began in this fiscal year, focuses on addressing technical challenges through simulations and computer models.
Recently, the teams revealed a 1:2000 scale model of the habitat, marking the official commencement of their joint research. They have also conducted successful simulations demonstrating how objects behave under artificial gravity.
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