Exhibition Recontextualization Painting : ” No moon bases. No moon Mining. Keep the Moon simple, Man “, 2024
Before we build moon bases, or mine the moon, we should think about the problems o negatively effecting the moons orbit, which then could destroy the earths climate and weather patterns.
Interestingly, to date, America, China, Russia, have sent small space probe satellites to take moon dust from the moon, several pounds, which is actually negative, in that taking to much Moon dirt, puts the Moons orbit into jeopardy.
News Article 2026
Moon dust to bases: New 3D laser technique could be the future of lunar bases, Ohio State University scientists are melting Moon dirt with lasers to build the foundations of lunar bases. Feb 28, 2026 06:59 AM EST , and SpaceX’s Moonbase Alpha: The Future of Lunar Living February 7, 2025 by Admin For half a century, the Moon has waited in silence. Now, humanity is finally answering its call—not just to visit, but to stay. In a historic partnership, NASA and SpaceX are embarking on humanity’s most ambitious lunar venture: establishing the first permanent moon base. At the heart of this mission stands Starship, the most powerful spacecraft ever built, designed not just to reach the Moon but to transform it into our second home. Elon Musk’s Vision for Moonbase Alpha
When Elon Musk unveiled SpaceX’s vision for Moonbase Alpha, he didn’t just present another space project—he revealed humanity’s first real shot at becoming a multiplanetary species. “We want to far exceed what NASA’s asked us to do,” Musk declared, his voice carrying the weight of this historic ambition. “We’re going to build a permanent occupied moon base.”
The name “Moonbase Alpha” resonates deeply with space enthusiasts, drawing inspiration from the iconic lunar base in Space: 1999. However, unlike its fictional counterpart, this base is becoming a reality through cutting-edge technology and human perseverance, all centered around humanity’s most ambitious spacecraft, Starship. Engineering Challenges of the Lunar Environment,Surviving the Moon’s Gravity and Radiation The lunar environment presents a complex web of hazards that must be overcome for any hope of long-term survival. One of the most immediate challenges is the Moon’s reduced gravity—just one-sixth of what we experience on Earth. This seemingly simple difference creates a cascade of complications that threaten the very stability of the base. Picture a pencil balanced on its tip—that’s essentially what a vertical Starship faces on the lunar surface.
ALSO, Mining the moon for minerals could be worth billions, but astronomers warn it’s bad news for science By Joshua Nelken-Zitser mages Feb 25, 2025, 3:20 AM PT, Moon mining could become a multibillion-dollar industry. The moon holds resources like rare earth elements, water ice, and helium-3. But astronomists say large-scale lunar mining could be bad news for scientific research.
Mining the moon for water, helium-3, and rare earth elements could become a multibillion-dollar industry in the near future, but astronomers warn it risks coming at the expense of scientific discovery.The NASA-sponsored Jet Propulsion Laboratory estimates that the moon holds untapped resources worth hundreds of billions of dollars.These include water ice, which could support lunar habitation or be converted into rocket fuel, and rare earth elements, which are a key component in modern electronics.
No moon bases. No moon Mining. Keep the Moon simple # 1, Acrylic on paper, 11 in x 8.5 in, 2024
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