👉 The Naples Project, initiated by the University of Naples Federico II in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other international partners, aims to develop advanced technologies for sustainable space exploration and habitation. Focused on creating a self-sustaining human presence in space, particularly for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, the project emphasizes the development of innovative systems for life support, radiation protection, and resource utilization. It includes research into closed-loop life support systems, in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for producing water and oxygen from lunar or Martian resources, and the design of compact, efficient habitats. The project also explores the use of 3D printing with local materials to construct structures, reducing the need for heavy and costly launches from Earth. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, and astronauts, the Naples Project seeks to pave the way for a new era of space exploration and habitation.
