Mars Solar Hive

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The Solar Hive habitat draws design queues from the nature combining material efficient and strong structures with easy manufacturing and near infinite expandability. Each structure consists of interchangeable components that allow modules to be made to suit any form or size. The solar dome covering the habitat provides both energy and protection in the harsh environment on Mars. Each hexagon panel rotates in its housing to align for maximum efficiency during the day, and flips around leaving only the back shielding exposed during the night. The daily rotation cycle keeps the panels clean from sand and dust to extend components lifetime. When rotated and locked to the night mode, the dome shields the habitat from storms and even from small meteors. The habitat modules are easy build thanks to their interlocking design and will allow automated construction process to begin a long before any human takes their first step on Mars. The module panels lined with radiation shielding materials protect the inhabitants and greenhouse plant life while the hollow design insulates the interior to minimize any heat loss. Connecting corridors can function as airlocks to allow easy expandability of the habitat when ever new resources become available and the dome superstructure could double as a crane to help build higher.