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The Mobile Analog Space Habitat (MASH) is more than a space research project. Yes we are studying Ecological Life Support, but as we have gotten deeper into the project we have learned that this study is also a study of… Continue Reading →
Installing the liner for the pond was problematic at best, because of the sharp edges of the metal cross members. That said, while it was tedious, being patient paid dividends in maintaining the integrity of the liner. At this point,… Continue Reading →
One of the things people are most incredulous about this bus, is my intention to install a fish pond in the floor. To be exact, two ponds … one on each side of the bus. And above that pond will… Continue Reading →
Last time, I detailed my efforts at attempting to prepare the bus for recognition by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) as a Motor Home. Now the final act. I spent the time to remove most unnecessary material from the… Continue Reading →
Last time I talked briefly about the requirements to register my school bus as a motor home in Arizona. First, any vehicle with seating for 14 persons or more is automatically classified as a commercial vehicle. This comes in to… Continue Reading →
After some unexpected suggestions from a friend to evaluate the “Policy Requirements” as a “Minimum Set” rather than “Finished set” of conditions, I realized that I might have the opportunity to make some progress. So, lets look at these: First… Continue Reading →
I have watched from the distance each year as the International Space Development Conference came and went, often with some really great announcements, and visitors. This year, I submitted an abstract describing my work on “Developing Sustainable Biomes”. First the… Continue Reading →
Another warm day in Arizona. The Apache Junction Public Library to be specific. We were invited to come out and display the Tiny Home To Mars for Family STEM Day. I was able to set up with the Library entrance… Continue Reading →
On March 20, 2017, I acquired this 84 passenger diesel school bus. Why for? As my new Mobile Space Settlement Analog. There will be multiple phases in its development: First to make sure it is mechanically sound. Second a paint… Continue Reading →
This Tiny Home is a prototype Bug-Out Box designed to provide 100% off-grid living, in a self-contained package that can travel. That’s right, 100 percent off-grid living. Let’s identify what that means. First, Shelter. The box is a basic 4×8… Continue Reading →