Moon Station here we come!

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  1. HailBlazers

    HailBlazers RipCity

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    In order to build a space station on the moon we need fuel, this guy believes he can lead an expedition with just enough fuel to make it the south pole of the moon where he will then mine enough hydrogen to propel the expedition back to earth.

    "Bill Stone, a maverick cave explorer who has plumbed Earths deepest abysses, discusses his efforts to mine lunar ice for space fuel and to build an autonomous robot for studying Jupiters moon Europa."

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    @11 Min - Moon Expedition
     
  2. Rodolfo

    Rodolfo Double Stamp>Triple Stamp

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    pretty amazing stuff.
     
  3. hasoos

    hasoos Well-Known Member

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    You know I have found in general, that when you plan to have "just enough", it really isn't that good of a plan. :drumroll:
     
  4. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

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    LOL...I learned very quickly about the 1.5 "Engineering Factor" added to calculations.
     
  5. HailBlazers

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    You guys are saying something could go wrong in Space..??
     

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