fut-lnr_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1962-64, unnumbered LM&SC photo, ELO base & LTV)

“This is the horizontal version of lunar modular living and working quarters for use in our “Man On The Moon” program. Designed by scientists and engineers of the Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, each module is 18 feet in diameter. Each is fully-equipped and self-sufficient except for electrical power, which is supplied from a remote nuclear power source.”

Also associated with the image, thanks to Paul Vreede’s wonderful “SPACEX: GOLDEN ASTRONAUT” website, taken from David S. F. Portree’s superlative original blog:

“The self-contained lunar research station…showing its completely protected quarters, where a small party of lunar explorers can live and work.”

Also from Mr. Vreede’s site, courtesy the “Frank May collection”:

“A horizontal version of lunar modular living and working quarters for use in the “Man on the Moon” program. Conceived by scientists and engineers of the Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, each module is eighteen feet in diameter. Each is fully equipped and self-sufficient except for electrical power which is supplied from a remote nuclear power source shown in a crater at right. Solar flare protection chambers are provided at the base of the modules.”

Last, but NOT least, paraphrased from David S. F. Portree’s original blog:

“…Base modules would arrive on the moon fully outfitted with internal equipment. The permanent ELO base configuration, in place in 1975, would include five cylindrical horizontal modules on adjustable legs. Wing-like thermal radiators with removable panels for easy meteor damage repair would ensure that the air temperature inside the modules remained near 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Replaceable meteor shrouds would shield tubular crawlways linking the modules.

In a typical module, the main airlock would open onto a straight passage running the length of the lower deck. Hatches in the passageway floor would lead down into a cramped "solar flare protection cell" lined with water tanks. The lower deck would include sleep compartments for six astronauts, a galley, and environmental control systems, while the upper deck would contain a laundry, showers, a toilet, the central electrical control room, and laboratory/workshop space. Lockheed reckons that, in the moon's low gravity, the astronauts could move between the two decks without a ladder or stairs. The company also briefly considered a vertical base module configuration.
[Seen at the beginning of Mr. Portree’s blog, within Mr. Vreede’s presentation. This also explains/provides context to the previous references of “horizontal version”.]

Without belaboring the boundless goodness going on within this detailed & exquisite masterpiece, the above allusion to meteor damage is actually depicted in the image by the Astronaut on EVA, seen transferring the damaged radiator panel (puncture hole clearly visible) into the airlock for repair. Its former location evident by the gap in the panels & nearby ladder on the left rear module.

Finally, as if the above wasn’t enough, the names of the responsible parties are visible. Not surprisingly, they are William Collopy & Anthony Saporito, whom I believe to be protégés of the maestro, Ludwik Źiemba.
Furthermore, a WIN on a WIN; their respective responsibilities are included! If I’ve got it right, “DRAWN” means just that…the lines, borders & boundaries between objects depicted. “RENDERED” being the process of giving the work body, depth & perspective, through shading, coloring…and a bunch of other things I’m probably too dense, ignorant actually, to recognize. Looking back on other identified collaborative works by these three artists - and this is for only my edification - is “DRAWN”, followed by “RENDERED” the standard/conventional order of march/merit if/when not specified? It would make sense.

Bottom Line: A meticulous masterpiece.

Mr. Vreede's site:

www.triangspacextoys.info/SpGAorig/MnBs_OrF/MnBs_OrP.html

See also:

www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/lockheed-moon-base.10309/
Credit: SECRET PROJECTS website

Taken on: November 11, 2022

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