When the Nearest Hospital is 384,000 Kilometers Away
As humans prepare for long-term Moon missions, one critical question remains unanswered: What happens when an astronaut gets hurt up there? This talk explores the fascinating intersection of architecture, medicine, and space exploration. Discover how robotic surgery, remote diagnosis, and barrier-free design are reshaping our idea of a Lunar Healthcare Facility, from Earth's operating theatres all the way to the lunar surface. Know more about how AI, digital twins, and real astronauts in simulated habitats are being used to reimagine the operating room of the future. The answers emerging from outer space may soon revolutionise healthcare on Earth.
Bio
Souktik Bhattacherjee is a PhD researcher at Adelaide University's Lunar Architecture Research Group, designing operating theatres for future Moon missions. His work bridges architecture and medicine through multidisciplinary conversations. Beyond research, he breaks down the world of space architecture into short-form videos, making it accessible to curious minds everywhere.
Event
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 8:00pm – 9:00pm @The Maylands Hotel, 67 Phillis St, Maylands SA 5069
The other talk at this location is How Do You Build a City on the Moon? at 6:30pm – 7:30pm
