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SPAHSFAR
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ISS PUSH OUT TO MOON ORBIT :idea:
Why not send the ISS to an orbit around the Moon and on to
Mars!!? Just fit a slow accelerating engine(Shuttle delivery), haul in the
solar panels temporarily if neccessary, reinforce the structure somewhat and
off you go with a ready made long term interplanetary vehicle. A Lunar
Landing Module along with supplies, oxygen, food, fuel, spare parts, etc,
could probably be delivered by Shuttle before making the trip or sent by
remotely controlled rocket to Moon orbit to rondevous with the ISS which
would also be very appropriate as Mothership during Moon exploration. The
ISS is already a proven vehicle for long term periods of living in space and
we have lots of astronauts with plenty of experience, it would also allow
for a more flexible schedule to be planned.
Why not send the ISS to an orbit around the Moon and on to
Mars!!? Just fit a slow accelerating engine(Shuttle delivery), haul in the
solar panels temporarily if neccessary, reinforce the structure somewhat and
off you go with a ready made long term interplanetary vehicle. A Lunar
Landing Module along with supplies, oxygen, food, fuel, spare parts, etc,
could probably be delivered by Shuttle before making the trip or sent by
remotely controlled rocket to Moon orbit to rondevous with the ISS which
would also be very appropriate as Mothership during Moon exploration. The
ISS is already a proven vehicle for long term periods of living in space and
we have lots of astronauts with plenty of experience, it would also allow
for a more flexible schedule to be planned.