Towards a lunar base programme |
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Authors: | Michael B Duke Wendell W Mendell Barney B Roberts |
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Institution: | The authors are with the NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058, USA |
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Abstract: | When the requisite technology exists, the US political process will inevitably include lunar surface activities as a major space objective. This article examines a manned lunar base in terms of three distinct functions: the scientific investigation of the Moon and its environment; development of the capability to use lunar resources for beneficial purposes throughout the Earth-Moon systems; and conduct of R&D leading to a self-sufficient and self-supporting manned lunar base. Three scenarios are outlined with respect to each possible function. |
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Keywords: | outer space lunar base technology policy |
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