Settlement of the moon and ventures beyondThe formation of a permanent base on the moon following the establishment of the Space Station is proposed. The characteristics of the moon which make it advantageous for exploration and as a base are described. Consideration is given to lunar resources, the solar flare problem, and the cost of developing a moon base.
Document ID
19870034530
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Keaton, Paul W. (Los Alamos National Laboratory NM, United States)