Since 2007, ASTRAX has been leading a virtual lunar city development project called ASTRAX Lunar City. This initiative consists of the ASTRAX Lunar City Business Community, a network of businesses utilizing lunar land rights, and the ASTRAX Lunar City Residence Club, which enjoys the products and services generated within the city. To date, approximately 400 businesses have joined this community, contributing to the creation of products and services essential for future lunar habitation. To promote economic activities in the lunar city, ASTRAX has developed multiple platforms and services, including monthly citizen meetings, 3D mapping for virtual lunar city planning, demand-supply matching systems, and dedicated applications. Furthermore, in 2024, ASTRAX announced its plan to construct a lunar city simulation facility in Japan, and in the same year, the prototype was completed. As part of its trial operations in 2024, the facility’s dome was re-expanded, and damaged sections were repaired due to environmental factors. This effort contributes to the practical study of infrastructure maintenance on the Moon. This study advances into the next phase in 2025, where a habitation simulation will be conducted at this facility to identify challenges for lunar living and examine possible solutions. The experiment will focus on: Assessing adaptation capabilities for short-term stays and exploring sustainable resource management approaches. Developing habitat designs suitable for lunar society and optimizing living rhythms. Developing educational and tourism content to enhance public engagement with lunar habitation. Through these simulations, this study aims to assess the feasibility of long-term lunar habitation and establish the foundation for future lunar city development. The findings will contribute to advancing privately-led lunar urban planning and provide new insights into space habitation.
国際宇宙航行連盟(IAF)が主催し、年に1度、開催される、宇宙業界では世界最大の国際会議です。2024年は、2024年10月14日から18日までイタリアのミラノで、イタリア航空宇宙協会(AIDAA)がホストを務め、「Responsible Space for Sustainability」をテーマに、第75回国際宇宙会議(IAC 2024)が開催されました。 会期中120カ国から11,200人以上が参加し、前例のない新記録となり、最大規模のIACとなっただけでなく、我々の銀河系で最も多様な宇宙関係者の集まりの一つとなりました。さらに、3000人がオンラインでライブストリーミングに参加し、一般公開日にはさらに3500人のあらゆる年齢層が参加しました。