# 3D-Printed Moon Shelters The 'LINA' Lunar Surface Base Offers Explorer Support By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-surface-base References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/lina-the-first-human-foothold-to-shelter-astronauts-on-native-terrain-of-the-moon/)  The '[LINA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azul-chair)' lunar surface base has been designed by AI SpaceFactory as a shelter for astronauts alike to keep them supported during their time on the moon. Designed in partnership with [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwire) for the Artemis Mission, the structure is 3D-printed and suited for exposure to the harsh environment on the lunar surface. The structure highlights a certain level of adaptability and incorporates three separate units, which connect to one another via a central courtyard complete with a photovoltaic tree for harvesting solar energy. The 'LINA' lunar surface base would offer a 50-year life expectancy to make it a permanent structure perfect for supporting upcoming missions and the ones expected in the coming decades. The base would fit in well with the lunar surface thanks to its gray finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Space Structures:** The development of 3D-printed structures for use by astronauts in space has the potential to revolutionize space exploration by reducing the costs associated with building and maintaining these structures. - **Adaptive Lunar Shelters:** Designing structures that are adaptable to the harsh environment on the lunar surface can provide a more durable and sustainable option for supporting upcoming space missions. - **Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting:** The integration of photovoltaic trees into space structures can provide a sustainable source of energy for astronauts during their missions on the lunar surface. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Space Exploration:** Developing 3D-printed structures and adaptive shelters for use by astronauts on the moon presents a disruptive opportunity for the space exploration industry to reduce costs and increase durability of space structures. - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of photovoltaic trees into space structures provides opportunities for the renewable energy industry to develop new technologies and methods for harvesting and utilizing solar energy in space. - **Architecture and Construction:** The development of 3D-printed structures for use on the moon presents new opportunities for the architecture and construction industry to explore innovative new approaches to building structures in extreme environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Moon Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blompod.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house.md) - [Lunar Lander-Inspired Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kudhva-kanvas-ktent.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Vehicle-Inspired Lunar Rovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-lunar-rover.md) - [Multi-Level Orbital Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-module.md) - [Sustainable Alien Planet Colonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colony-concept.md)