Title:
Early Lunar Base Construction
Author(s):
H. A. Franklin
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
125
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
285-300
Keywords:
concretes; construction equipment; construction materials; environments; lunar bases; lunar dust; lunar rock; lunar structures; solar radiation; General
DOI:
10.14359/3806
Date:
5/1/1991
Abstract:
In July 1989, those who advocate U.S. space programs received a significant boost from President Bush's declaration that the U.S. should return to the moon (this time to stay) and then go on to Mars. Achieving these objectives will thrust engineers of ma