Current Research in Next Generation Materials Engineering
Moonshine: Accelerating the Transition to a Type I Kardashev Civilization in 20 Years
Abstract
Anton Kleschev Alevtinowitch
This paper presents MoonShine, an integrated 20-year roadmap to elevate hu- manity to a Type I Kardashev civilization by achieving ∼ 1016 W of sustainable power. Key innovations include in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the Moon, fully automated self-replicating robotic factories with automatic repair capabilities to counteract space debris, hybrid laser-microwave power transmission, and an AI-governed control infrastructure. We detail technological modules, quantitative growth models (22% annual power expansion), economic scenarios, ecological safe- guards, and a new supranational governance framework: The Lunar-Earth Energy Alliance (LEEA). Risk analyses cover debris mitigation, climate feedback, geopolitical stability, and system resilience. We show that through synergy of current breakthroughs in materials science, AI, robotics, and energy conversion, the Moon- Shine project can deliver planetary energy sovereignty and climate management, setting the stage for Mars and beyond.