It is shown how acquisition of He-3 affects Lunar Base development and operation. A four phase evolutionary Lunar Base scenario is summarized with initial equipment mass and resupply requirements. Requirements for various He-3 mining operations are shown and available by-products are identified. Impacts of mining He-3 on Lunar Base development include increases in equipment masses to be delivered to the lunar surface and a reduction of Lunar Base resupply based on availability of He-3 acquisition by-products. It is concluded that the acquisition of this valuable fusion fuel element greatly enhances the commercial potential of a Lunar Base.


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    Title :

    Synergism of He-3 acquisition with lunar base evolution


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Symposium on Lunar Bases and Space Activities in the 21st Century ; 1988 ; Houston, TX, United States



    Publication date :

    1988-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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