Colonising the Moon! (continued) (June 2025)
I managed to do some further research and work on this topic so thought I would continue it from last month. Feedback is always appreciated. Thank you! :)
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THE NEW ROUTE
It is proposed that the space planes (as discussed in last month's blog) are constructed in and launched from China or India with the utilisation of not just their own technology and innovation but also that of nearby Japan to create the best quality space planes and dramatically cut down on their costs under our Western currency. These countries already have current space programs with lunar exploration planned for the near future.
We can start a manned lunar mission with two space planes (each with, say, six people and all the supplies they need for the entire trip) where both would land as a whole and be fully equipped to return to earth as a whole. These space planes will be lived in at first but, in time, colonists can dig into oxygen beds directly beneath or near them to mine oxygen and other precious resources. In addition, having two space planes instead of one allows for each to provide a backup of everything to the other. Each could be made to individually house and feed all 12 astronauts of both for added assurance. This process could then be repeated with launching two more space planes from earth, say, three months after the first pair. Upon their arrival the first two will return to earth for servicing (which will be easier to conduct on earth) and later reuse. The next two will remain on the surface and then return when the first two arrive again (after being serviced). This process will then repeat to establish a continuing human presence on the Moon. POTENTIAL COLONISATION OF THE MOON
It is proposed that the space planes (as discussed in last month's blog) are constructed in and launched from China or India with the utilisation of not just their own technology and innovation but also that of nearby Japan to create the best quality space planes and dramatically cut down on their costs under our Western currency. These countries already have current space programs with lunar exploration planned for the near future.
We can start a manned lunar mission with two space planes (each with, say, six people and all the supplies they need for the entire trip) where both would land as a whole and be fully equipped to return to earth as a whole. These space planes will be lived in at first but, in time, colonists can dig into oxygen beds directly beneath or near them to mine oxygen and other precious resources. In addition, having two space planes instead of one allows for each to provide a backup of everything to the other. Each could be made to individually house and feed all 12 astronauts of both for added assurance. This process could then be repeated with launching two more space planes from earth, say, three months after the first pair. Upon their arrival the first two will return to earth for servicing (which will be easier to conduct on earth) and later reuse. The next two will remain on the surface and then return when the first two arrive again (after being serviced). This process will then repeat to establish a continuing human presence on the Moon. POTENTIAL COLONISATION OF THE MOON
In time, if we find that we can create a self-sufficient human colony on the Moon, the same process of sending space planes, as detailed above, can be employed to populate it. The only exception is that none of the space planes will return to earth. They will simply remain on the Moon so its population and ‘housing’ will gradually increase over time. Colonists will live in the space planes they used to travel there and will still be able to return to earth if ever needed. There is always the possibility of constructing new infrastructure or even digging into hollow areas underground to create new settlements in, as mentioned earlier. Some readers might be wondering who on earth would want to take a one-way trip to the Moon. Believe it or not but there are those from earth who have so much faith in settling space that they would not only be willing to actively participate in it but gladly pay a premium to do so. Once there, they can make their own living and prosper through working in one of the many industries that will arise for both supporting the growing colony and creating exports to send back to earth. Eventually, a new society will form where children will be born and raised on the Moon and call it their one and true home.
Scientists believe that the best location for human settlement on the Moon is its South Pole because it has perpetual sunlight, which is great for growing crops, and permanently shaded areas with potential water ice deposits and constant protection from solar flares. The water ice cannot only be converted into water but also useful energy through electrolysis (where it is separated into its respective hydrogen and oxygen elements).
IN ADDITION…
If it turns out to be unsuitable to send humans to the Moon for extended periods of time then we can simply stick to sending them there for limited periods of time. Perhaps before landing people on the Moon we could first send flights to it to orbit it for a few days or so, experience some of the benefits listed above and then return to earth. Alternatively, robotics can be sent to do all the preliminary work (as a natural extension to the previous project) and make it more suitable for human settlement. On this note, further robotics could be launched from the Moon (with its weaker gravity) to Mars to conduct research there and help prepare it for human settlement as well (more information on Mars and what it can offer us is contained in the second appendix of this report). However, if it turns out that human beings cannot live on the Moon at all we can use it purely for space tourism, research, exploration and resource generation. If it eventually turns out to be unsuitable to live on Mars as well, even after robotics are sent there to prepare it for human colonisation, we can still utilise it in much the same way as the Moon for space tourism, research, exploration and resource generation. Scientists clearly believe that Mars has everything we need to create a self-sufficient human colony that is completely independent from earth whereas the Moon lacks a lot of the basic elements. However, this is based on current knowledge and is always subject to change with new discoveries and advances in technology. Was there not a time when it was thought that New Zealand and Australia were too far away from the European 'mainland' to colonise and develop – especially when it took months to get there?
Scientists believe that the best location for human settlement on the Moon is its South Pole because it has perpetual sunlight, which is great for growing crops, and permanently shaded areas with potential water ice deposits and constant protection from solar flares. The water ice cannot only be converted into water but also useful energy through electrolysis (where it is separated into its respective hydrogen and oxygen elements).
IN ADDITION…
If it turns out to be unsuitable to send humans to the Moon for extended periods of time then we can simply stick to sending them there for limited periods of time. Perhaps before landing people on the Moon we could first send flights to it to orbit it for a few days or so, experience some of the benefits listed above and then return to earth. Alternatively, robotics can be sent to do all the preliminary work (as a natural extension to the previous project) and make it more suitable for human settlement. On this note, further robotics could be launched from the Moon (with its weaker gravity) to Mars to conduct research there and help prepare it for human settlement as well (more information on Mars and what it can offer us is contained in the second appendix of this report). However, if it turns out that human beings cannot live on the Moon at all we can use it purely for space tourism, research, exploration and resource generation. If it eventually turns out to be unsuitable to live on Mars as well, even after robotics are sent there to prepare it for human colonisation, we can still utilise it in much the same way as the Moon for space tourism, research, exploration and resource generation. Scientists clearly believe that Mars has everything we need to create a self-sufficient human colony that is completely independent from earth whereas the Moon lacks a lot of the basic elements. However, this is based on current knowledge and is always subject to change with new discoveries and advances in technology. Was there not a time when it was thought that New Zealand and Australia were too far away from the European 'mainland' to colonise and develop – especially when it took months to get there?