Building a long-term habitation module for deep space missions

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: As planetary departure windows approach, Scott Manley prepares for extended voyages by launching the first component of a new space station. This video explores the engineering challenge of designing a functional habitation module within strict fairing constraints.

The mission focuses on constructing a space station capable of supporting life for more than 200 days. A primary technical hurdle involves the spatial constraints of available fairings, requiring a design that is both functional and structurally sane. Additionally, the video captures a rover encountering difficult terrain on the Mun, resulting in damage to the vehicle.

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