Prof. Spencer Describes Opportunities, Challenges of Economies Beyond Earth Orbit
Prof. Spencer Describes Opportunities, Challenges of Economies Beyond Earth Orbit
The Moon harbors resources that could provide a strong profit motive for lunar colonies, but little is known about how the human body will respond to extended stays in the low-gravity, high radiation environment of the lunar surface.
Professor Spencer outlined his vision for the most significant opportunities and challenges for growing the space economy beyond Earth orbit over the next 150 years in an invited blog for Purdue's College of Engineering.