Abstract
The transformation of the Moon into an inhabited sister planet of the Earth (the “Planet Moon Project”) is divided into four phases. Phase 1 concerns robotic activities on the Moon prior to the return of humans. Phase 2 (discussed in Chapter 6) describes the return of humans. Phase 3 (Chapter 7) explains how power, transportation, pipeline, and communications networks around the circumference of the Moon in the polar regions provide the basis for autonomy of lunar industrial and economic operations. Phase 4 of lunar development (Chapter 8) concerns the global human exploration, development, and settlement of the Moon.
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(2008). The first lunar base. In: The Moon. Springer Praxis Books. Praxis. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-73982-3_5
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