The Moon
The chapter on the Moon is mostly spent discussing nuclear fusion. Zubrin explains that Helium-3 deposited on the moon by the solar wind could be an excellent fuel for nuclear fusion. Much of this chapter is spent discussing chemistry that would be vital to a moon base.
See also: Colonization of the MoonRead more about this topic: Entering Space: Creating A Spacefaring Civilization
Famous quotes containing the word moon:
“in the pleasure of that communion
I lose track,
the moon I watch goes down, the
tide swings you away before
I know Im
alone again long since,”
—Denise Levertov (b. 1923)
“The moon will run all consciences to cover....”
—Allen Tate (18991979)