This viewgraph presentation reviews the benefits of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) on the surface of the moon. Included in this review is the commercialization of Lunar ISRU. ISRU will strongly influence architecture and critical technologies. ISRU is a critical capability and key implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE). ISRU will strongly effects lunar outpost logistics, design and crew safety. ISRU will strongly effect outpost critical technologies. ISRU mass investment is minimal compared to immediate and long-term architecture delivery mass and reuse capabilities provided. Therefore, investment in ISRU constitutes a commitment to the mid and long term future of human exploration.


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    Title :

    In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) and Lunar Surface Systems


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Workshop on Research Enabled by the Lunar Environment ; 2007 ; Washington, DC, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-06-14


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English