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Oh no.
no.
Sunscreen, Anyone?
• Solar radiation levels on the Moon’s
surface are dangerously high because
there is no atmosphere to block
incoming radiation.
• The Moon is smaller
than Earth, but
High Jump!
because it has mass,
it DOES HAVE
GRAVITY!
• The Moon’s gravity
is ~1/6 of Earth’s.
• Because there is
less “pull” on you,
you will weigh less
and jump higher on
the Moon!
Dusty!
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an atmosphere and protect us from temperature
extremes … space suits protect us outside the base.
It will be built with materials transported from Earth
e (costly!) but we can use lunar resources Moon to help
(titanium, regolith for lunar bricks!).
Note: Astronauts Do Not Use Telephones! Communications travel by radio waves, part of the electromagnetic spectrum!
Tools and Equipment
We will need to
transport tools
and equipment to
the lunar outpost
to build the base
and conduct
scientific
experiments.
Roving the Surface
We will need
ways to move
around the
surface as we
build the
outpost, search
for resources,
and conduct
scientific
experiments.
Topography
A lunar outpost will Apollo 15 Landing Site
have to be built in a
safe, relatively flat
location that is
easy to reach on
foot or by Moon
buggy. 20 km
12 miles
Other What science can we
Considerations do? Depending on
where we go, we can
learn different things
about how the Moon
formed and has
changed. We can set
up telescopes
to monitor Earth
or to look deep
into space.
When we select a lunar outpost
site, we need to consider all of
these things!
• Shelter
• Power
• Food
• Water
• Earth communications
• Tools / equipment
• Ways to move around
We’re Going to the Moon Again!
The Apollo missions helped us learn much
about the Moon, but the missions were
short and in only a few places.
We’re Going to the Moon Again!
By 2018, we will have
a permanent lunar
outpost on the Moon
that will permit
people to live and
work there for long
periods of time.
Your Mission:
• Review the data for the different possible
lunar outpost sites
• Select the site that has the fewest risks and
most benefits in your view