NASA Considers Plans for Permanent Moon Base

Posted by Zonk on Friday February 2, 2007 @09:39PM from the ground-control-to-major-tom dept.

el crowbar sent us a link to an MSNBC article detailing NASA's plans for a moon base. The permanently staffed structure could begin construction sometime in 2010, with six-month duty rotations the norm by 2025. Interestingly, the space agency is looking far afield for technical expertise. Consultants on the project include individuals from Caterpillar, Norcat, Boeing, and other manufacturing concerns. Right now the only detail for placement and purpose is 'on the rim of a crater near one of the poles', but the article outlines a few other ideas that enterprising individuals have in mind for a moon base. Besides helium-3 mining and lunar hotels, do you have any good ideas for a moon base startup?

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Sports! by Form-o-Stuff · 2007-02-02 21:46 · Score: 5, Funny

Naturally, a basketball court for all us white folk...
Obviously by TheSexican · 2007-02-02 22:14 · Score: 5, Funny

They need an amusement park. We're whalers on the Moon, we carry a harpoon...

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Re:But seriously, folks... by Anonymous Coward · 2007-02-03 01:29 · Score: 5, Funny

space turism is only needed for the founding.
Wow, the "o" from "tourism" jumped 30 places.. a new record?