Only communications and access needs to be above ground
Find a crater of the right size. Bulldoze to smooth and deepen, if necessary. Insert habs. Cover with regolith.
You don't want to lug protection from impactors from earth.
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Find a crater of the right size. Bulldoze to smooth and deepen, if necessary. Insert habs. Cover with regolith.
You don't want to lug protection from impactors from earth.