Selected aspects of the eventual development of lunar exploration leading to the establishment of a human outpost on the moon are discussed. Possible means of spacecraft propulsion and guidance on an earth-moon trajectory are examined, together with likely means of telecommunications, including by laser and lunar-orbiting communications satellites. As yet unexploited orbits in the earth-moon system are pointed out, and the necessity for the increased use of computerized robots for surface navigation is discussed. Favorable locations for a habitat site, particularly the lunar poles are also considered. Implications of the availability of extraterrestrial resources for materials processing techniques and food production in the lunar environment are then indicated.
The development of future lunar exploration
1981-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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