Fatma Killinc-Balci

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Fatma Killinc-Balci is a pioneering researcher in the field of space architecture and extraterrestrial construction, with a focus on developing sustainable infrastructure for lunar exploration. Her work centers on the innovative use of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to create shelter structures that minimize the need for Earth-based materials. Her most notable contribution, the "One-Piece Lunar Regolith Bag Garage Prototype" (2007, 11 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking approach to constructing unpressurized shelters on the Moon by employing regolith-filled bags as modular building components. This concept not only reduces payload mass for space missions but also advances the feasibility of long-term lunar habitation. Killinc-Balci’s research integrates materials testing and structural design, addressing critical challenges in extraterrestrial construction such as durability under harsh lunar conditions. While her citation count reflects the niche yet foundational nature of her work, her prototype has inspired subsequent studies in space architecture and ISRU technologies. Her achievements underscore a visionary commitment to enabling human presence beyond Earth, making her a key figure in the emerging discipline of space construction engineering.