A Multiphase Operational and Environmental Assessment of Lunar Surface Habitation, Lunar Gateway Transit Systems, and Acceleration Pathways for Sustained Human Habitation of the Martian Surface
LUMEN-HAB
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Brief Summary
This study evaluates the operational, environmental, and habitation-system requirements for sustained human presence on the lunar surface, the performance of the Lunar Gateway as a transit and staging architecture, and the pathways required to accelerate readiness for Martian surface habitation. The protocol examines habitat resilience, radiation exposure modeling, life-support continuity, EVA logistics, behavioral health in isolated environments, and systems-engineering workflows across lunar, transit, and Mars-analog environments. Special emphasis is placed on the identification, extraction, processing, and utilization of lunar water-ice deposits as a critical resource for life-support, radiation shielding, and in-situ propellant production. Findings will inform future mission design, habitation module development, and interplanetary operational frameworks.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 11, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 22, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 30, 2029
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 30, 2029
April 22, 2026
April 1, 2026
3 years
April 11, 2026
April 16, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Habitat System Resilience Index (HSRI)
HSRI is a composite scale (0-100) assessing environmental stability, ECLSS uptime (%), redundancy activation success rate (%), and mean time to recovery (hours). Higher scores indicate better habitat resilience.
36 months
Water-Ice Utilization Efficiency Ratio
Efficiency ratio (%) measured using the Water-Ice Processing Performance Scale (WIPPS; 0-100%), quantifying the proportion of extracted ice converted into usable water, oxygen, hydrogen, and propellant. Higher values indicate greater efficiency.
36 months
Radiation Modeling Accuracy Score
Accuracy score (%) comparing predicted radiation dose (mSv) to measured dose using the Habitat Radiation Monitoring System (HRMS). Higher scores indicate greater predictive accuracy.
36 months
Secondary Outcomes (12)
EVA Task Completion Time
36 months
EVA Mobility Constraint Score
36 months
Dust Intrusion Index
36 months
Life-Support Continuity Score (LSCS)
36 months
Behavioral Health Stability Index (BHSI)
36 months
- +7 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (3)
Lunar Surface Habitation Cohort
Participants assigned to evaluate lunar surface habitation systems, including habitat stability, ECLSS performance, radiation shielding, EVA logistics, and water-ice extraction workflows.
Lunar Gateway Transit Cohort
Participants assigned to assess Lunar Gateway transit operations, including docking workflows, resource transfer, life-support continuity, and staging of water-ice-derived consumables.
Martian Surface Analog Cohort
Participants assigned to operate within Mars-analog habitats to evaluate long-duration isolation, dust mitigation, power redundancy, and utilization pathways for Martian subsurface ice.
Interventions
Operational assessment of habitat modules, environmental stability, ECLSS resilience, redundancy models, and failure-mode responses across lunar, transit, and Mars-analog environments.
Evaluation of water-ice identification, extraction, thermal stability, processing, and conversion into potable water, oxygen, hydrogen, and in-situ propellant.
Testing of EVA logistics, mobility constraints, dust mitigation strategies, and operational workflows in lunar and Mars-analog environments.
Eligibility Criteria
Participants include adult analog crew members, habitat systems engineers, environmental control specialists, and mission operations personnel engaged in lunar surface, Lunar Gateway, and Mars-analog habitation assessments.
You may qualify if:
- Adults aged 18-65
- Able to participate in isolated, confined, or controlled operational environments
- Prior experience in engineering, environmental systems, analog missions, or mission operations
- Ability to perform EVA-analog tasks and operational workflows
- Willingness to participate in multi-phase lunar, transit, and Mars-analog simulations
You may not qualify if:
- Medical or physical limitations that prevent participation in isolated or operational environments
- Conditions that limit safe participation in EVA-analog tasks
- Inability to comply with operational protocols or safety requirements
- Participation in conflicting operational studies
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Truway Health, Inc. New York Headquarters
New York, New York, 10016, United States
Related Publications (1)
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PMID: 24146701BACKGROUND
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MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gavin C Solomon, President/CEO
Truway Health, Inc.
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 11, 2026
First Posted
April 22, 2026
Study Start
May 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
April 30, 2029
Study Completion (Estimated)
April 30, 2029
Last Updated
April 22, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
This study conducts a multiphase operational assessment of habitation systems across lunar surface, Lunar Gateway, and Mars-analog environments. It evaluates habitat resilience, life-support continuity, radiation exposure modeling, EVA logistics, and long-duration behavioral stability. A central focus is the identification, extraction, processing, and utilization of lunar and Martian water-ice resources to support life-support functions, radiation shielding, and in-situ propellant production. Findings will inform future mission architectures and accelerate readiness for sustained human habitation beyond Earth orbit.