models support NEO material deposits on the Moon

Forum: Spacesettlers
Thread: models support NEO material deposits on the Moon

# 12943 bymikecombs@... on May 28, 2013, 1:34 p.m.
Member since 2021-10-03

From: Joe Strout

> (Yes, I know about the delta-V, but there's much more to an ongoing
> operation than just delta-V... and the difference in delta-V isn't all
> that much even in the best cases.)

Probably the best argument to make here is "Time is money". There may well be a certain minority of NEOs with delta-V situations better than that for the moon. But an advantage for the moon will always be quick trip times.

It would be interesting if certain strategically-selected locations on the moon could let us have the best of both worlds.

Regards,
Mike Combs