Isaac Asimov's predictions for what the world will be like in 2014

Re:Isaac Asimov's predictions for what the world will be lik... by dredmorbius on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @02:49AM (#6288376)

Given that we've not been able to create a self-contained biosphere on Earth, the prospect for long-term environmental support on the Moon seems low.

The IIS gets regular resupplies to keep its environmental support systems operational and habitable.

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Re:Isaac Asimov's predictions for what the world will be lik... by waterlesscloud on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @05:50AM (#6288849)

There's no requirement that a lunar colony be self-sustaining in order to qualify as a lunar colony.

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Re:Isaac Asimov's predictions for what the world will be lik... by dredmorbius on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @05:56PM (#6292966)

There's no requirement

Cost per kg from Earth to Lunar surface argue otherwise.

A multi-national consortium can barely manage to sustain operations of a 6 man crew in low-Earth orbit.

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Re:Isaac Asimov's predictions for what the world will be lik... by rpedela on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @11:31AM (#6290585)

1. Not sure that is a requirement.

2. I bet we could figure it out. Again don't see any reason why it is not possible. Very little research has gone into that particular problem which I think is the main reason it has not been done.

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