Artist's impression of a future manned base on the Moon. The domes at left are habitation and laboratory modules,where the astronauts may work in normal conditions. The long tube running across the frame is a mass driver. This is a long series of powerful electromagnets. A cargo projectile is loaded at right,and is accelerated by the electromagnets firing in sequence. The projectile achieves enough velocity for a direct flight back to Earth,where it may be captured in orbit or re- enter the atmosphere by itself. Such techniques could be used for cheap return of minerals or manufactured metals and drugs from the lunar colony | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Hardy, David |
Bildgröße: | 4677 px × 3150 px |
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