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ISRU Production of Life Support Consumables for a Lunar Base
Technical Paper
2007-01-3106
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Similar to finding a home on Earth, location is important when selecting where to set up an exploration outpost. Essential considerations for comparing potential lunar outpost locations include: (1) areas nearby that would be useful for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) oxygen extraction from regolith for crew breathing oxygen as well as other potential uses; (2) proximity to a suitable landing site; (3) availability of sunlight; (4) capability for line-of-sight communications with Earth; (5) proximity to permanently-shadowed areas for potential in-situ water ice; and (6) scientific interest. The Mons Malapert1 (Malapert Mountain) area (85.5°S, 0°E) has been compared to these criteria, and appears to be a suitable location for a lunar outpost.
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Cooper, B. and Simon, T., "ISRU Production of Life Support Consumables for a Lunar Base," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-3106, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3106.Also In
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