NASA Reveals Bold Plan To Build Massive Glass Bubble Cities On The Moon

NASA has shared new details about an ambitious concept that could see humans living inside giant glass domes on the Moon in the not-so-distant future. These so-called “lunar glass” habitats could change the way we think about long-term space living.

Although many people believe space exploration hasn’t had major breakthroughs in recent decades, NASA’s latest developments suggest that big things are on the horizon. Scientists and engineers are constantly finding new ways to push beyond the limits of what was once thought possible.

The latest project, which sounds like something straight out of science fiction, might actually be closer to reality than most imagine. The technology needed to make it happen is already being developed here on Earth.

According to a recent report by The Telegraph, NASA is backing a project that aims to create large glass domes directly on the lunar surface. These domes would serve as protective habitats for astronauts, designed to withstand harsh conditions while allowing a livable environment inside.

The plan relies on using particles called lunar regolith — the Moon’s naturally occurring dust, rock, and mineral fragments — to craft these domes. By heating and shaping the regolith into glass, engineers could build strong and durable shelters without relying on materials transported from Earth.

The initiative is being led by a California-based company named Skyeports, headed by CEO Dr. Martin Bermudez. He envisions a future where entire Moon settlements could exist beneath interconnected glass spheres, forming complete lunar cities.

Could people be living on the Moon in the future Getty Stock Photo

But the team’s vision doesn’t stop at the Moon. They hope the same approach could eventually be used to build glass habitats across space — on Mars, in orbit, and even on distant asteroids.

"You will never replicate Earth, but this is something that gets pretty close, and we could even put them into orbit one day," Dr. Bermudez said, describing the project’s potential to transform how humans live beyond Earth.

He continued, explaining his lifelong interest in merging design and science: "Space has always been kind of fascinating for me, and my background was as an architect so I had the chance to start exploring how we can build structures on the Moon or Mars."

Dr. Bermudez became fascinated by the unique qualities of lunar regolith — the fine, powdery layer of dust and rock that covers the Moon’s surface. He began to wonder whether it could be transformed into something useful for construction in space, rather than just a challenge to overcome.

"I was originally told 'well glass is too brittle, it's gonna break' so I started reaching out to scientists and realised it can be adapted and become something stronger than steel," he explained, recalling how his curiosity led him to collaborate with material scientists to explore new possibilities.

This is how the structures could look YouTube/Skyesports

"I contacted NASA a almost two years ago and they really loved the idea from the beginning."

To build the structures, astronauts would collect lunar regolith and heat it in a powerful microwave furnace. The process would melt the material and form glass bubbles capable of supporting entire habitats. Scientists are also working on creating a polymer-based glass that could repair itself when damaged, ensuring durability over time.

This kind of innovation would be essential for long-term survival on the Moon, where temperatures swing drastically and meteorite impacts are a constant risk. If successful, the technology could mark a major step toward establishing permanent human settlements beyond Earth.