The text provides a historical overview of human cave usage on Earth, from prehistory to modern scientific research in lava tubes and pits.
Von Ehrenfried advocates for "Short Stay" precursor missions to Mars using these natural shelters rather than immediate, high-cost "Long Stay" surface habitat projects.
Published in 2019 by as part of the Springer Praxis Books series, it explores the potential of using natural planetary caves as habitats for future astronauts. Key Themes of the Work
The text provides a historical overview of human cave usage on Earth, from prehistory to modern scientific research in lava tubes and pits.
Von Ehrenfried advocates for "Short Stay" precursor missions to Mars using these natural shelters rather than immediate, high-cost "Long Stay" surface habitat projects.
Published in 2019 by as part of the Springer Praxis Books series, it explores the potential of using natural planetary caves as habitats for future astronauts. Key Themes of the Work
