Moon First and Mars Second A Practical Approach to Human Space Exploration
This SpringerBrief explores the technological, economic, physiological, and psychological comparisons between a journey to the Moon versus a journey to Mars, taking into consideration the national and international perspectives at play. The author spent over six years interviewing leading space expe...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2021, 2021
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2021 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Space Development
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1: introduction and the importance of Focusing on the Moon
- Chapter 2: Understanding the Options for Human Exploration and Ultimate Colonization
- Chapter 3: The Advantages of the Moon in terms of Transportation, Fuel Expenditures, Access to Water, and Expense
- Chapter 4: The Advantages of the Moon in terms of Telecommunications and IT Services
- Chapter 5: The Advantages of the Moon in the Context of Near Instantaneous Support Services from Earth
- Chapter 6: Financial, Technical, Utility Infrastructure feasibility to creating a Lunar Colony/ Habitat versus doing so on Mars
- Chapter 7: Examining New Capabilities that could be Created and Tested on the Moon before seeking a Permanent Mars Presence
- Chapter 8: Planning for the Future
- Chapter 9: Conclusions and Next Steps
- Appendix 1: Key Terms and Concepts
- Appendix 2: Space Policy Directive 1
- About the Author
- Index