Lunar Settlements

Concepts for lunar base structures have been proposed long before the dawn of the space age. Significant studies have been made since the days of the Apollo program, when it appeared that the moon would become a second home for humans. While such an idea is futuristic and exciting, serious engineering and physiological issues must be overcome before a permanent settlement can exist on the moon. Written by contributors from various technical and policy areas, Lunar Settlementsrepresents the most comprehensive resource available on a range of topics that pertain to the possibility of human settlements on the moon. It even includes an introduction by former astronaut and Senator Harrison Schmitt.