So, you’re on the Moon. Now what? How do you make ⅙ gravity, high radiation, extreme temperatures, and effectively no atmosphere feel not just survivable, not just habitable, but enjoyable? Introducing MoonyTubeTM, your hole away from home!

The Moon’s surface is covered in lunar pits–holes in the ground that some scientists speculate lead down to much larger snaking lava tubes. These lunar pits are completely naturally occurring and great mitigators of radiation and temperature fluctuation. In other words, they’re prime real estate for long-term, enjoyable Moon life!

Begin by removing the MoonyCanTM from your rocket! The MoonyCan is a hard structure in which the MoonyTube is stored until needed. In addition to acting as storage, the MoonyCan comes equipped with a fully-functional environmental control and life support (ECLSS) system, water-lined walls for keeping out all that pesky radiation, and a number of amenities like airlocks, bathrooms, analysis rooms, and flexible spaces. And on top of all that, the MoonyCan is compact enough to fit in the payload fairing of all standard Starship launch vehicles, meaning where you go, it goes!

Next, simply wheel your MoonyCan out over your desired hole and securely clamp down the feet. And now that you’ve effectively suspended your home over your lunar pit of choice, it’s time to inflate your MoonyTube! Watch as it emerges from the bottom of the MoonyCan before extending into your lunar pit. The MoonyTube makes use of ⅙ gravity by orienting its rooms along the vertical axis, allowing you to get to each of the spaces via a single central staircase and firefighter’s pole. Our rooms consist of a kitchen, a media room, and several bedrooms and comms rooms, allowing for spacious, comfortable living.

Finally, your MoonyTube will come with a plethora of inflatable furniture options, ranging from desks to dining tables to beds. Simply pick what you want to add and pop it into any of the light panels on the walls. Then, the module will inflate and become functional. You can always change your mind and rearrange any of the items as you like, decorating them with whatever reminds you of Earth!

And there you have it! You've set up your new inflatable home in a lunar pit. Not too shabby, right? Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the view...or at least enjoy the lack of things that can kill you in your new, safe, inflatable abode.

See you next time, and remember: Keep your MoonyTube inflated. You really don’t want to find out what happens if it deflates! Happy lunar living!