This paper reports the results of a student survey conducted at the International Space University during its inaugural summer of 1988. The survey concerned personal preferences in design and operations options for a hypothetical lunar base which was the focus project for the class. The results showed potential cultural differences in desires for dress codes, alcohol usage, calendar observances and other design and operations procedures. These differences suggest that in the planning of future space bases, significant attention should be directed towards the special needs of culturally diverse crews to ensure that optimal habitability, job performance, and crew relations goals are realized.
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