A Science Vision report about living on the Moon - how it can be do Forum: SSI-List
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Many visionaries have designed and are still designing Moon bases and space stations around Earth, but, as is usual in many such presentations, ignore the basics of physics, engineering and specific conditions, often in ignorance, or with a wishful "no problem" attitude. Since the Apollo moon landings, we know quite a bit more about the conditions of the Moon's surface, but the artist-designers do not take these into account and are still in the science fiction phase, or rather, fiction only. As the engineer in electrics, mechanics and energy conversion systems that I am, I make in this e-book a more realistic analysis of what is possible and develop a program that can lead to establish the first bases and settlements on the Moon, showing designs of such structures and transport systems, with all the functions needed to live there and as can be done with today's technology. This is neither Science yet, nor is it Science Fiction. This is Science Vision instead, the vision of what is, or may be possible within known laws of physics and today's technology, but is yet to be done. You can download the first chapter FOR FREE here: http://www.draaisma.net/space-tourism/moon_base_landing.php