LUNAnomics concept art series to inspire the next wave of Lunar exploration.
Civilization— the full potential of establishing a new society on the Moon.
A century prior, a group known as the "Lunar Optimists" made the radical decision to permanently settle on the Moon— a significant shift from the temporary six-month rotations of science teams, industrial crews, and hotel staff.
Leveraging the growing industrial capability on the Moon— particularly the surpluses of oxygen from regolith processing, and inspired by the prospect of self-governance, the Lunar Optimists dedicated themselves to pressurizing and transforming a vast network of lunar lava tubes into habitable spaces.
Explorers
Year One— Members of the Lunar Optimists establish a temporary basecamp at the mouth of an extensive network of lunar lava tunnels. Their next objective will be to seal the cavern at strategic choke points identified by survey crews.
Oxygen
Atmosphere Day— an international team of astronauts celebrating the pressurization of a Lunar cavern they hope to transform into their new home. Moving forward they will be able to operate without space suits.
In reality enormous Lunar lava tubes have been discovered by robotic science missions. These spaces offer stable temperatures, protection from radiation, and volumes that can fit entire cities.
Industry
Farmers— Farmers of a fledgling lunar colony discuss the performance of their rice fields. While feeding colonists is their top priority, their agricultural advances are increasingly prized on Earth as their crops are optimized for high yields with limited resources and poor soil conditions. Combined with other IP developed for settling the Moon, a thriving innovation economy begins to unfold.
Athletics
Nursery
Foresting
Life
Optima
New World
Paradise
Limitless