NASA is backing an ambitious plan that could allow humans to live on the Moon inside giant glass domes made from lunar dust. The innovative project, led by California-based company Skyeports and architect Dr. Martin Bermudez, involves using the Moon’s surface material, called regolith, to create large, transparent glass structures.
The plan is to collect regolith particles and melt them inside a microwave furnace designed for the harsh lunar environment. The molten glass would be blown into large bubble-like domes, providing a protective, self-sustaining habitat that can withstand temperature swings, radiation, and micrometeorite impacts.
Dr. Bermudez envisions entire cities made up of interconnected glass spheres that could eventually be linked by glass bridges, forming sustainable communities on the Moon. This concept leverages the structural strength of spheres and the unique conditions of lunar gravity and atmosphere to make construction easier and more secure than on Earth.
These habitats would allow natural sunlight to pass through, providing a more comfortable living environment for astronauts, with integrated systems for air and water recycling. If successful, this technology could pave the way for permanent lunar colonies and set the foundation for living on Mars or in orbit.
