Lunar resources - Evaluation and development for use in a lunar base programThe implications of lunar crust characteristics for human habitation on the moon are considered. Sources for propellants in the crust are discussed, and the rationale for including mining among base objectives is examined. Present opportunities for extracting lunar crust resources are addressed.
Document ID
19880068223
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Burke, J. D. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)