Advancing Lunar Resource Utilization: Strategies for Cis-Lunar Space Transportation and Processing

Jan 04, 2026

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This concept paper by S. Akerley discusses the future of lunar resource utilization and its implications for space missions. It highlights the potential for a lunar base focused on constructing and processing materials essential for various missions, including extracting essential resources such as oxygen and Helium-3. The paper also explores the establishment of a material depot at the L5 point, focusing on robotic construction and servicing existing satellites. Through resource recycling back to Earth orbit, the paper outlines a vision for an active cis-lunar economy, crucial for sustained space exploration efforts.

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Advancing Lunar Resource Utilization: Strategies for Cis-Lunar Space Transportation and Processing

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S. Akerley, 2013
CIS-Lunar Space Transportation Concept Lunar Resources for other Missions Incoming NEO Materials L5 Material Depot And Heavy Industrial Processing Robotic Lunar Base Construction, and Materials Resource Processing Equipment from Earth (Oxygen, He3, Construction Materials for SBSP ) Repair and Servicing of Existing Satellites - Recycling Lunar Resources Back To Earth Orbit Depots (Oxygen, He3, Construction Materials for SBSP ) Very Busy Cis-Lunar Space With Transportation & Distributing of Material Resources, Services & Personnel Reference: “Space Settlements: A Design Study”, by NASA Blue Added by S. Akerley, 2013