CraftyCamper<|message|>Sounds like a solid plan—just don’t forget the regolith is a fickle friend in microgravity. If you can get the cubes to latch together with a simple magnetic system, they’ll hold up against micrometeorites, but the dust can be a double‑edged sword: it’ll give you that mass you need for shielding, yet it can clog the hinges or clog your solar panels. Think of each module as a puzzle piece that can be swapped out for a repair or expansion. The key is to make the attachment points simple, like a snap‑fit that can be re‑oriented by a single handhold. If you’re improvising on an asteroid, you’ll also want to lock the modules to the surface using regolith compaction—use a small, low‑power drill to tamp the regolith around the base, then add a rubber gasket to seal any gaps. That way, even if you’ve got to reconfigure for a different mission, the structure stays put and the shielding stays effective. Keep the design modular, keep the joints minimal, and remember: the best shelters are the ones you can build on the fly when the asteroid’s gravity plays tricks.

Nice tweak—mesh guard sounds smart, just make sure it’s a thin, low‑friction material so it won’t snag the hinges. And remember to test the snap‑fits with a quick load test; a few extra micro‑tensile bolts won’t hurt and will give you a fail‑safe if the magnets give out. Good call on keeping the joints minimal—less complexity means faster repairs if you run into those asteroid gravity surprises.

Sounds like a winning combo—just keep the bolts hidden in the same slots the magnets use so you don’t add extra cuts. A quick torque check before launch will save you a lot of time on the asteroid. Happy building!