Exploring Tomorrow in Space
Thomas Becker
Sterling, 1972
Image credit: NASA
Image source: Numbers Station
ALSS
Tag: Lunar Base
SHELAB / LTV
Image credit: Hayes International
File source: NASA NTRS
MOLAB – Concept VII
Image credit: Northrop
File source: NASA NTRS
Lunar Equipment
RI Lunar Base
All-Purpose Space Vehicle
- All-purpose space vehicle proposed by Douglas Missile & Space Systems Division engineer Phil Bono, is pictured in artist’s concept during refueling in earth orbit prior to flight to the moon.
- Refueling tankers, on either side will return to earth. Vehicle carries up to eight “strap-on” liquid hydrogen tanks, which can be ejected after they are emptied or retained for use on moon. Retro engines are fire as spacecraft nears lunar surface to allow a direct landing without an orbital maneuver. All-purpose space vehicle proposed by Douglas Missile & Space Systems Division engineer Phil Bono, is pictured in artist’s concept during refueling in earth orbit prior to flight to the moon.
- Empty strap-on tanks are lowered to lunar surface before each return flight.
- These liquid hydrogen tanks could be used as shelter for pioneering lunar colony.
Space World
December 1964, VOL. A-14
Image credit: Douglas
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INSIDE the LUNAR BASE
More about Man on the Moon
Collier’s, October 25, 1952
Image credit: Collier’s
Image source: AIAA Houston
Power for Lunar Living
Image credit: NASA LRC
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Stowed Vent Array
In this series by Lewis Research Center artist Les Bossinas, an astronaut demonstrates multi-purpose solar arrays. As it harnesses the power of the sun, the first can be configured as a wind-tunnel for protecting strawberries or used as a tent for children’s garden parties. The second model can be used as a balance beam for gymnastics, a ping pong table, or folded up to create a porch screen. Just the thing for an evening cocktail while watching the sunset.
Image credit: NASA LRC
Image source: DVIDS
Eagle 88
Image credit: NASA LRC
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