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Where and how are humans headed into space now that the Space Shuttle era has ended? Destination Moon examines the next chapter of space exploration, confronting the fundamental challenge that has hindered deeper travel into space: gravity wells. These powerful forces make leaving planetary surfaces extraordinarily difficult, requiring enormous energy, advanced technology, and significant investment to overcome. The Moon, our closest celestial neighbor, may hold the key to solving these constraints.
The series explores how returning to the Moon could transform the future of space travel. By establishing lunar bases, harnessing in-situ resources, and developing infrastructure in low-gravity environments, scientists and engineers believe the Moon can become a stepping stone for missions to Mars, asteroids, and beyond. Destination Moon follows the cutting-edge technologies, international collaborations, and visionary plans aimed at making sustainable presence on the Moon a reality. Blending expert insights with breathtaking visuals, the show reveals how mastering lunar exploration could unlock new pathways for humanity among the stars.
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Where and how are we going into space post Space Shuttle? Further travel in space is inhibited by the challenges of gravity wells and the science and cost of developing vehicles that can transcend them. How can the moon possibly help with this problem and move space exploration to the next level?
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Right now, we know there is water on the Moon. But how much? Is water largely at the poles? These are Strategic Knowledge Gaps that scientists are working to fill in.
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The US efforts to colonize the Moon will follow the Lunar Exploration Roadmap, laid out with events taking place over decades. Other countries have plans as well. How will robots be deployed to work on the Moon? At what stage will people inhabit the environment? What minerals will be harvested?
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Lunar days are about 14 Earth days long, and when night comes, temperatures plummet. But there are other issues to deal with as well. For instance, how can we overcome the moon's lack of atmosphere; difficult terrain with abrasive particles, and the effects of cosmic background radiation?
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Will resources on the Moon be the determining factor in whether the next human destination in outer space is Mars or the Moon? Google Lunar, Space X and other private industry efforts may lead the way.
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