From Cave Man To Cave Martian: Living In Caves ... -
The text provides a historical overview of human cave usage on Earth, from prehistory to modern scientific research in lava tubes and pits.
It highlights how existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars could offer natural protection from radiation , thermal extremes , and micrometeorites . From Cave Man to Cave Martian: Living in Caves ...
Von Ehrenfried advocates for "Short Stay" precursor missions to Mars using these natural shelters rather than immediate, high-cost "Long Stay" surface habitat projects. The text provides a historical overview of human