A TURTLE CARRIES ITS OWN HABITAT. WHILE IT IS RELIABLE IT COSTS ENERGY. NASA MAKES THE SAME TRADE-OFF WHEN IT TRANSPORTS HABITATS AND OTHER STRUCTURES NEEDED TO LUNAR AND PLANETARY SURFACES INCREASING UPMASS AND AFFECTING OTHER MISSION GOALS. IMAGINE A SELF-PITCHING HABITAT MADE OF A LIGHT FIBROUS MATERIAL WITH EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES.