MOON AS A GATEWAY F0R FUTURE SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION
- Paper number
IAC-24,A3,IP,217,x85636
- Author
Ms. Harpreet Kapoor, Omspace Rocket and Exploration Pvt Ltd, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Parimal Patel, SARDAR VALLBHBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY , GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, India
- Year
2024
- Abstract
This paper explores the strategic utilization of the Moon as a pivotal gateway for advancing human and robotic exploration throughout the solar system. Examining the Moon as a staging point for future space endeavors, we discuss the potential benefits and applications that arise from establishing a sustainable human presence on its surface. Key aspects include the Moon's role as a launch and testing platform, resource repository, communication relay, and training ground for astronauts. The paper emphasizes the significance of international collaboration and technology development in realizing the full potential of the Moon as a springboard for deep space exploration, ultimately paving the way for human missions to Mars and beyond. Through a comprehensive analysis of ongoing initiatives like NASA's Artemis program, this paper aims to underscore the importance of the Moon as a strategic gateway for unlocking the mysteries of the solar system and expanding our human presence in space.
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