models support NEO material deposits on the Moon

Beyond the not insubstantial delta v differences, there's 50% of the month with no sun for solar power vs 100% in orbit. I think the asteroid capture, study, and mine that nasa seems to be moving towards is the best plan they've had in years. Also they are intending to park these asteroids in lunar orbit instead of Earth orbit making plans for any lunar acyivity even more likely since it would be at their doorstep.
Brooks