Necessary Technology for Sustained Lunar Colonies
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New technology must be constructed in order to make the dream on living on the moon a reality. The five key inventions suggested by Astronaut Young, in my opinion are: Surface Exploration Pressure Suits, Heavy Lift, Fast Heavy Lift, Reliable Uninterruptible Power, and Terraforming with 100% recycling.
Surface Exploration Pressure Suits are the future of moon expansion. With incredible “mobility, reliability, and comfort” that each suit entails, they would be a great addition to NASA. The light weight model coming in at 100 pounds would allow Astronauts to complete their work with efficiency.
Heavy Lift is needed to move around the heavy structures needed to live and work on the moon. With this transportation service for big objects to the moon, multiple trips between the Earth and the moon would be needed. In addition, heavy lifts can support 120 metric tons in a translunar trajectory. Moon life could entail all the comforts of home.
Fast Heavy Lift is definitely needed to make moon life a convenience for those interested. This VASIMR can take humans into Mars orbit in 90 days compared to 180 to 200 days it takes large chemical rockets. It is done by nuclear power.
The Reliable Uninterruptible Power “can put 300 kw in a container somewhat larger than a garbage can.” Also, uranium fuel rods are needed for power to be started. They are a strong source of energy for the moon in a small container. Realistically, 100% completely reliable power would be need for life to sustain on a planet so far away, and the source is pollution free.
Terraforming with 100% Recycling is a system that allows a “close loop recycling of food, water, and waste including such fluids as sweat and urine.” This resource is needed to clean up the everyday activities of human life. This system has been successful on Earth so far by growing wheat, tomatoes and lettuce. And, it is a great way to recycle water and make it drinkable; another necessity for humans to be able to survive
Patrick Flaherty
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