LUNAR EXPLORATION AND SURVIVAL. AN EXAMINATION OF THE MAJOR THEORIES OF LUNAR SURFACE ORIGIN IN THE LIGHT OF RECENT PROBE DATA AS RELATED TO EXPLORATION AND SURVIVAL PROBLEMS IN THE POST-APOLLO PERIOD.

Abstract

Contents: The impact and volcanic lunar surface controversy; Evidence from Ranger, Luna and Mariner probes; Initial landing exploration problems; Lunar water resources; Other potential lunar resources; Altitude studies; Location of the lunar base.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0644982

Entities

People

  • Jack Green

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Extraterrestrial Bases
  • Lunar Bases
  • Lunar Exploration
  • Space Exploration
  • Survival
  • Water
  • Water Resources

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris