The NASA lunar exploration program has focused the attention of many scientific and technical groups on such questions as the relative value of lunar experiments, the advantages of manned versus unmanned exploration, and the proper time sequence for the steps to be taken in the exploration program. It is interesting to note that all the approaches to the problem require a definition of the lunar environment at an early stage in the program. The choice of scientific experiments and the design of the required instrumentation is based on our present knowledge of the Moon and on educated guesses as to what data may be obtained. The technical developments required to make possible both a lunar landing and continued operation of scientific equipment on the lunar surface also demand a definition of the lunar environment as a design condition.
The Lunar Environment
1960-10-28
Miscellaneous
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English
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