A Conversation for LaLuna Projection (the Moon expedition)
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GentletGarble Started conversation Jul 25, 2004
We will need a few different types of craft:
-Heavy lifting non passenger
-Fail safe passenger
-Initial probe unmanned
-Initial construction crew
This is a simple jumping off point. Any specialized craft concepts are more than welcome.
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greytfl3iii Posted Jul 25, 2004
It would be great to include some of the ideas that parallel sailing. Using a passive energy source is a good way to offset the impact on the resources of the Earth.
I have heard of ideas for a solar sail, but am not sure if it would be reasonable for short distance trips, like to the Moon.
Has anyone concidered electric propulsion for a spacecraft? Or maybe the Projection could harness solar energy on (or near) the moon and send it to Earth in reuseable batteries.
At the very least solar power would be an important power source for the Projection 
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GentletGarble Posted Jul 27, 2004
Something like a gigantic sail, eh.
That would look pretty cool from earth if it was all multicolored!
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