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To conserve space during transport and optimize living space for astronauts, the habitat is
designed to be deployable. It consists of a closed origami shell made of stiff carbon fiber panels.
The design has been algorithmically optimized, allowing for a 750% expansion when deployed.
Folded storage volume: 2.2 m3
Deployed Inner volume: 17.2m3
Volume increase: 750%
Shipping Dimensions: 2.23m x 2.23 x 2.23m
Weight: 1738kg
Crew capacity: 2
Power source: solar panels
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Figure 30 – Origami (Source: https://www.saga.dk/next_assets/lunark/expand-info.jpg)
Figure 30 : Origami
The design is inspired by traditional Japanese origami techniques, which allow for a significant
increase in usable volume upon deployment. The primary challenge is adapting the origami
concept from thin sheets to thicker, double-curved panels that can be insulated yet remain
foldable.
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