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From precursors to lunar colonies: Architecture, space and society

  • ESTEC/SRE-S
  • International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG

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Abstract

We have entered in an international lunar global exploration era. After ESA SMART-1, we have currently the Chinese Chang'El lunar orbiter and Japanese SELENE-Kaguya orbiter in 2007, and the Indian Chandrayaan-1 orbiter and US lunar reconnaissance orbiter in 2008. From 2009 a series of penetrators and soft lander rnissions to the Moon are under study. Those science and technology missions will serve as precursor missions and tools for development for future human exploration of the solar system. We shall review, with emphasis on societal aspects and space architecture, the roadmap for robotic and human exploration of the Moon.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Pages9393-9395
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Sept 2008 → 3 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameInternational Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Volume14

Conference

Conference59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period29/09/08 → 3/10/08

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