models support NEO material deposits on the Moon

On May 28, 2013, at 6:44 AM, Combs, Mike wrote:

> From: brooksn
>
> > Beyond the not insubstantial delta v differences, there's 50% of the month with no sun for solar power
> > vs 100% in orbit.
>
> That's a reason for choosing to do the refining, forging, and metal-working in HEO vs. on the lunar surface. It might not be a reason for starting off with asteroidal resources vs. lunar.
>
> Actually, I wouldn't take a bet on which will come first.

The competition between lunar and asteroidal materials is a very, very good development.