Lava tubes can be a solution to a lot of our space problems. They can provide habitat space on Moon, Mars and even beyond. But how do we prepare to explore them? That's what we're discussing with Professor Francesco Sauro.
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00:00 Intro
01:16 Getting into caves
02:32 Why lava tubes are interesting
04:00 Challenges associated with caves
08:10 How to train astronauts for lava tubes
15:15 What can we find in lava tubes on Moon and Mars
20:32 Lava tubes as habitats
27:57 Ice caves on Europa, Enceladus and Mars
32:15 Outro
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