Lunar resource base
Abstract
A lunar base that exploits local resources to enhance the productivity of a total SEI scenario is discussed. The goals were to emphasize lunar science and to land men on Mars in 2016 using significant amounts of lunar resources. It was assumed that propulsion was chemical and the surface power was non-nuclear. Three phases of the base build-up are outlined, the robotic emplacement of the first elements is detailed and a discussion of future options is included.
- Publication:
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Engineering, Construction, and Operations in space - III: Space 1992
- Pub Date:
- 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992ecos.proc..483P
- Keywords:
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- Lunar Bases;
- Lunar Resources;
- Manned Mars Missions;
- Automation;
- Construction;
- Inflatable Structures;
- International Relations;
- Liquid Oxygen;
- Mission Planning;
- Telerobotics;
- Ground Support Systems and Facilities (Space)