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atmosphere. The usual Earthly disruption of light dispersion is eliminated in the absence of air.

Additionally, radio telescopes might be positioned on the moon's far side. They would be
protected from all of Earth's radio noise there.

1.1.5. Resources

Despite its barren appearance, the Moon is home to a variety of raw resources and extremely

uncommon elements. Iron, aluminum, silicon, titanium, carbon, and hydrogen are examples of
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raw materials. Helium 3 is an example of a rare element. Helium 3 can also be utilized to

nuclear fusion to produce energy. Water is a crucial component of human life and is found on
the moon. It was not before stated. It exists, however, and is conserved in the solid state in the

regolith of the planet's polar regions. The regolith also contains oxygen, but it is mixed with
other substances. This does not exclude extrapolation; in fact, chemical processes make it

possible. In this sense, launch vehicle fuel might likewise be derived from hydrogen and

oxygen.

1.1.6. Energy production

"Solar panels have the ability to transform the continuous, predictable, and limitless amount of

sunlight that reaches the lunar surface into electricity. Several locations near the lunar South
Pole enjoy almost 300 days of annual sunshine and are always able to communicate with Earth.

Thermal management systems and heat engines can both be powered by the difference in
temperature between the Moon's bright and shadowy regions. The power generated might be

transmitted globally via satellites or beamed to Earth, according to “cite Structural” Design.

1.1.7. Gateway to other planets

The energy required to depart Earth and the relative fuel required to generate it is one of the
main challenges for space travel. The amount of fuel needed to generate the thrust and the

amount of fuel consumed increase with distance to the target. Tsiolkovski's formula provides

an overview of this concept. Because of the Moon's low gravity, a rocket with smaller
dimensions and less fuel consumption can escape at a lower velocity. As previously stated, the

Moon's quick synthesis of combustible and comburent materials is made possible by the
existence of hydrogen and oxygen.

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