All throughout history, space has been an enabler and driving force of the advancement of technology, ranging from the earliest navigation systems to modern microelectronics. We have analyzed the technology behind and benefits of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon, and we have presented our findings in a way that is understandable to laypeople in order to ease the dissemination of the scientific, commercial, and societal importance of continued space research and development.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kindle, Alexander Lawrence
• Mininberg, Benjamin Gustav

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Industry
• Learning
• Sustainability
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121509-200439

Stichwort

• Science--Study and teaching
• Space vehicles

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-12-15

Ort

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright