Lunar Resources and their Utilization
- Paper number
IAC-09.A3.2INT.11
- Author
Mr. Maninder Pal Singh, D.A.V Insitute of Engg & Technology,Jalandhar, India
- Year
2009
- Abstract
Space, and man’s relationship to it, has captured the human imagination for centuries. Space applications have unique characteristics, which could be used to make a major contribution to meeting several enduring challenges of the 21st century such as changes to the environment, use and management of natural resources, the impact of increasing international mobility, and the move to the knowledge society. These challenges are put on science, particularly the space sciences, due to the six billion growing population of the planet, whose needs are continuously increasing and the resources on Earth are continuously diminishing in the areas of energy, water and minerals. In the past five years, there has been growing interest in the idea of an immediate return to the Moon, and its development as a platform for science, industrialization and exploration of our Solar System and beyond. The vision and methodology has enable mankind to develop means to manufacture in space. As a result of the tremendous growth in space communications, great interests’ in future expanded economic utilization of space exists. The Moon's far side, permanently shielded from the noisy Earth, is an ideal site for future radio astronomy. The future of human exploration of space is dependent upon the bold determination, development and co-operation of large-scale space stations In several stages as our knowledge increases and technology advances. The mainstream scientists predict the establishment of a permanent lunar base before carrying out mining and manufacturing operations. . New materials and novel production methods must be tailored both to weather the hostile lunar environment and allow for in situ production of structural and life support provisions. Mining the Lunar surface with proper tools and technique would equip human with valuable materials like Helium-3. Human Civilization would extend its presence to the moon to enable eventual settlement. Economic Expansion expand Earth’s economic sphere and conduct lunar activities with benefits to life on the home planet. Exploration Preparation with advanced test technologies, systems, flight operations and exploration techniques to reduce the risks and increase the productivity of future missions to moon and beyond. With a vibrant space exploration program to engage the public and help develop the high-tech workforce, which will be required to address the challenges of tomorrow.
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