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Report of the In Situ Resources Utilization WorkshopThe results of a workshop of 50 representatives from the public and private sector which investigated the potential joint development of the key technologies and mechanisms that will enable the permanent habitation of space are presented. The workshop is an initial step to develop a joint public/private assessment of new technology requirements of future space options, to share knowledge on required technologies that may exist in the private sector, and to investigate potential joint technology development opportunities. The majority of the material was produced in 5 working groups: (1) Construction, Assembly, Automation and Robotics; (2) Prospecting, Mining, and Surface Transportation; (3) Biosystems and Life Support; (4) Materials Processing; and (5) Innovative Ventures. In addition to the results of the working groups, preliminary technology development recommendations to assist in near-term development priority decisions are presented. Finally, steps are outlined for potential new future activities and relationships among the public, private, and academic sectors.
Document ID
19890004817
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Fairchild, Kyle
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Mendell, Wendell W.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1988
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.55:3017
NASA-CP-3017
S-581
Accession Number
89N14188
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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