Colonization of Near-Earth Space
| Author | : Peter Skalfist |
| Publisher | : Cambridge Stanford Books |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Colonization of Near-Earth Space by : Peter Skalfist
Download or read book Colonization of Near-Earth Space written by Peter Skalfist and published by Cambridge Stanford Books. This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several project teams from NASA, ESA and other organizations have investigated the possibility of establishing a colony in orbit. They found that the Moon and near-Earth asteroids have enough materials available, that solar energy is readily available in large quantities. The advantages of this system are its proximity to the Earth and its lower escape velocity, which facilitates the exchange of goods and services.
