Abstract
This paper describes a Lunar Base with a capability to produce 100,000 metric tons of raw materials and stock per year. This material can be used for the construction of solar power systems (SPS) or other spacecraft in the geostationary orbit or other space locations. The Lunar base consists of 19 elements. The Earth-Lunar Space Transportation System is supported by two Space Operations Centers in GEO and Lunar orbit. At the present time, this transportation system uses LOX/LH 2 propulsion systems only, to establish a base of reference with a high confidence level. LOX is produced on the lunar surface, the liquid hydrogen required by the space ferries is imported from Earth. Preliminary figures indicate lunar production cost of less than $5 (1980)/kg and specific transportation cost between the lunar surface and GEO in the order of $45/kg. Some 480 people are needed to operate the Lunar base, which has a power requirement of about 300 MW.
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