Economic Geology; May 2006; v. 101; no. 3;
p. 700; DOI: 10.2113/gsecongeo.101.3.700
© 2006 Society of Economic Geologists
Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space.
HARRISON SCHMITT (SEG 2001 F). 352 Pp. Copernicus Books, Springer Science + Business Media, New York. 2005. ISBN 0-387-24285-6. Price US$25.
K. Eric Livo
U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, DFC, MS 973, Denver, CO 80225-0046
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Former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt, the only geologist to walk on the moon, presents a compelling case for returning man to the moon. Using fusion energy development as the economic driving force, he lays out a detailed program for human settlement of the moon, with centers of science and commerce to be later used as jump-off outposts for future Mars expeditions. He advocates a sustained commitment of human presence and exploration in deep space.
Schmitt believes that increasing terrestrial power requirements in the near future can be fulfilled . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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