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Lunar resource recovery: A definition of requirementsThe capability to locate, mine, and process the natural resources of the Moon will be an essential requirement for lunar base development and operation. The list of materials that will be necessary is extensive and ranges from oxygen and hydrogen for fuel and life support to process tailings for emplacement over habitats. Despite the resources need, little is known about methodologies that might be suitable for utilizing lunar resources. This paper examines some of the requirements and constraints for resource recovery and identifies key areas of research needed to locate, mine, and process extraterrestrial natural resources.
Document ID
19930004790
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Elsworth, D. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA, United States)
Kohler, J. L. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA, United States)
Alexander, S. S. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center, The Second Conference on Lunar Bases and Space Activities of the 21st Century, Volume 2
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
93N13978
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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