The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources

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Label

The value of the Moon : how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources

Title remainder

how to explore, live, and prosper in space using the Moon's resources

Statement of responsibility

Paul D. Spudis

Creator

• Spudis, Paul D

Author

• Spudis, Paul D

Subject

• Moon
• Moon -- Exploration
• Outer space
• Outer space -- Exploration
• Exploration of outer space
• Space flight
• Space industrialization
• Space industrialization
• Space flight
• Lunar exploration

Language

eng

Summary

"While the Moon was once thought to hold the key to space exploration, in recent decades, the U.S. has largely turned its sights toward Mars and other celestial bodies instead. In The Value of the Moon, lunar scientist Paul Spudis argues that the U.S. can and should return to the moon in order to remain a world leader in space utilization and development and a participant in and beneficiary of a new lunar economy. Spudis explores three reasons for returning to the Moon: it is close, it is interesting, and it is useful. The proximity of the Moon not only allows for frequent launches, but also control of any machinery we place there. It is interesting because recorded deep on its surface and in its craters is the preserved history of the moon, the sun, and indeed the entire galaxy. And finally, the moon is useful because it is rich with materials and energy. The moon, Spudis argues, is a logical base for further space exploration and even a possible future home for us all. Throughout his work, Spudis incorporates details about man's fascination with the moon and its place in our shared history. He also explores its religious, cultural, and scientific resonance and assesses its role in the future of spaceflight and our national security and prosperity"--

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Provided by publisher

Cataloging source

YDX

Dewey number

333.9/4

Index

index present

LC call number

QB582.5

LC item number

.S68 2022

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Target audience

adult