Funding and cooperation

In order to make significant progress in a brief period of time we need
cooperative action between the various space oriented websites and
individuals. We also need to recruits individuals outside of the space
oriented groups to provide research, funding, publicity, etc.

First, we must look at areas where all space groups can benefit.

Reduced Launch Costs
Increased Solar Cell Efficiency
Improved Mass Driver/Railgun Technology
Improved Energy Transmission/Conversion/Storage technology
Improved Device Energy Usage Efficiency
Teleoperation
Improved Materials properties
Space based mining and manufacturing

Secondly, we must identify non space groups that would also benefit from
improvements in the above technologies

Satellite Companies
Environmentalists
Energy Utilities - especially those where energy is expensive
Energy Consumers

Both lists above can probably be greatly expanded.

Then we must convince each group that it is in their best interest to
cooperate.

IE both the mars and moon societies would benefit.

Then analyze the resources available that can be acquired and committed from
each group towards each project. Resources include financial, engineering
talent, political and media contacts, etc.

For the first step, I would like to set up a separate list, and invite a
representative from each significant group (the assorted mars, moon, etc.
societies...) to join.

I have some ideas that could rapidly increase the rate at which engineering
challenges can be overcome. I also have some ideas for acquiring
significant amounts of funding.

If you think this would be a good idea, I'll set up a mailing list on a
friends server, and we can begin posting potential groups to invite.

Tom M.
TomM@...