Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jun 1992
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Mission to the Moon. Europe's priorities for the scientific exploration and utilisation of the moon., by Lunar Study Steering Gr
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
European Space Agency, Lunar Bases, Lunar Composition, Lunar Exploration, Lunar Resources, Moon, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Earth-Moon System, Exploitation, High Energy Interactions, Life Sciences, Lunar Geology, Solar Physics, Utilization
Scientific paper
A study to determine Europe's potential role in the future exploration and utilization of the Moon is presented. To establish the scientific justifications the Lunar Study Steering Group (LSSG) was established reflecting all scientific disciplines benefitting from a lunar base (Moon studies, astronomy, fusion, life sciences, etc.). Scientific issues were divided into three main areas: science of the Moon, including all investigations concerning the Moon as a planetary body; science from the Moon, using the Moon as a platform and therefore including observatories in the broadest sense; science on the Moon, including not only questions relating to human activities in space, but also the development of artificial ecosystems beyond the Earth. Science of the Moon focuses on geographical, geochemical and geological observations of the Earth-Moon system. Science from the Moon takes advantage of the stable lunar ground, its atmosphere free sky and, on the far side, its radio quiet environment. The Moon provides an attractive platform for the observation and study of the Universe. Two techniques that can make unique cause of the lunar platform are ultraviolet to submillimeter interferometric imaging, and very low frequency astronomy. One of the goals of life sciences studies (Science on the Moon) is obviously to provide the prerequisite information for establishing a manned lunar base. This includes studies of human physiology under reduced gravity, radiation protection and life support systems, and feasibility studies based on existing hardware. The overall recommendations are essentially to set up specific study teams for those fields judged to be the most promising for Europe, with the aim of providing more detailed scientific and technological specifications. It is also suggested that the scope of the overall study activities be expanded in order to derive mission scenarios for a viable ESA lunar exploration program and to consider economic, legal and policy matters. The need for international coordination early in the study phase is emphasized.
Barron Carlos
Battrick Bruce
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