| TWTD Space Team on 09:58 - Jul 16 with 858 views | WeWereZombies |
I've just listened to that as well, one of the more accessible Life Scientifics and worth a half hour of anyone's time I reckon. |  |
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| TWTD Space Team on 10:10 - Jul 16 with 851 views | StokieBlue |
I'll have a listen to that later.
Since there is a geologist on there does it make the case for bases in lava tubes?
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| TWTD Space Team on 10:15 - Jul 16 with 846 views | WeWereZombies |
| TWTD Space Team on 10:10 - Jul 16 by StokieBlue |
I'll have a listen to that later.
Since there is a geologist on there does it make the case for bases in lava tubes?
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Errr, no. She collects moon rock in Antarctica (and elsewhere) for analysis that illuminates the formation of the Solar System and may give further clues to the origin of life on Earth, Which actually I find a lot more fascinating than postulations about terra forming the Moon. | |
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| TWTD Space Team on 10:19 - Jul 16 with 840 views | StokieBlue |
| TWTD Space Team on 10:15 - Jul 16 by WeWereZombies |
Errr, no. She collects moon rock in Antarctica (and elsewhere) for analysis that illuminates the formation of the Solar System and may give further clues to the origin of life on Earth, Which actually I find a lot more fascinating than postulations about terra forming the Moon. |
Cool - I'll have a listen.
It's not terraforming the moon. Lava tubes are hollow tubes (which exist on Earth as well) which were created by lava in the past. The outside solidifies thus creating a sealed chamber below the surface which protects from solar radiation whilst being a ready-made base.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_lava_tube
"Lunar lava tubes may potentially serve as enclosures for human habitats.[5][8][20] Tunnels larger than 300 metres (980 ft) in diameter may exist, lying under 40 metres (130 ft) or more of basalt with a stable temperature of −20 °C (−4 °F).[21] These natural tunnels provide protection from cosmic ray radiation, meteorites, micrometeorites, and ejecta from impacts. They are shielded from the variations in temperature at the lunar surface, which would provide a stable environment for inhabitants.[22] Lunar lava tubes are typically found along the boundaries between lunar mares and highland regions. This would give ready access to elevated regions for communications, basaltic plains for landing sites and regolith harvesting, and underground mineral resources."
It's an interesting concept.
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| TWTD Space Team on 11:20 - Jul 16 with 794 views | StokieBlue |
At the moment there are so many things Apollo related I need to watch. Will have to try and make sure I bookmark everything to watch/listen as time allows.
It's great it's getting the air time though, hopefully will inspire some youngsters.
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| TWTD Space Team on 11:45 - Jul 16 with 781 views | WeWereZombies |
| TWTD Space Team on 10:19 - Jul 16 by StokieBlue |
Cool - I'll have a listen.
It's not terraforming the moon. Lava tubes are hollow tubes (which exist on Earth as well) which were created by lava in the past. The outside solidifies thus creating a sealed chamber below the surface which protects from solar radiation whilst being a ready-made base.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_lava_tube
"Lunar lava tubes may potentially serve as enclosures for human habitats.[5][8][20] Tunnels larger than 300 metres (980 ft) in diameter may exist, lying under 40 metres (130 ft) or more of basalt with a stable temperature of −20 °C (−4 °F).[21] These natural tunnels provide protection from cosmic ray radiation, meteorites, micrometeorites, and ejecta from impacts. They are shielded from the variations in temperature at the lunar surface, which would provide a stable environment for inhabitants.[22] Lunar lava tubes are typically found along the boundaries between lunar mares and highland regions. This would give ready access to elevated regions for communications, basaltic plains for landing sites and regolith harvesting, and underground mineral resources."
It's an interesting concept.
SB [Post edited 16 Jul 2019 10:31]
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I think I knew I was going to be proven a bit of a twerp about a second after I pressed 'Add reply'...
And I knew nothing about lunar lava tubes either, so I have learnt something new. They sound a bit chilly but I guess that human habitation would add some warmth even before any heating was installed. Although that, combined with the 'access to elevated regions for communications, basaltic plains for landing sites and regolith harvesting, and underground mineral resources' does sound a bit like a pathway to terraforming. | |
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