As part the exploration strategy, NASA has been studying the feasibility of a low cost human return to the Moon. The currently planned mission has a dual focus on the advancement of lunar science and the use of in situ resources. Thus far, our space exploration plans have relied almost exclusively on equipment and supplies transported from Earth. This may be appropriate for operations in Earth orbit, or for short duration stays on the lunar surface. However, the ability to "live off the land," will prove vital for long term habitation of the Moon and planets. This study takes a close look at the Aristarchus Plateau, one of the primary candidate sites for human lunar exploration. Based on this synthesis study, we recommend two sites on the Aristarchus Plateau that will maximize science return and provide a convincing demonstration of the use of in situ resources and which may be a viable future lunar base site.


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    Title :

    Exploring Aristarchus Plateau as a Potential Lunar Base Site


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    Publication date :

    1998-01-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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