We researched the future of human space exploration, primarily for the Earth-Moon system. As collaboration between private companies and government agencies continue to grow, we see vast technological advancements forcing the cost of space travel to drop. We researched pending problems and solutions ranging from implementing space tethers to aid in space debris removal, helium-3 as a solution for our ever increasing energy needs and ionic propulsion expanding our exploration capabilities deeper into space.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Merry, George Howard
• Costello, James Miguel
• DiLibero, Nicola Richard

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Industry
• Sustainability
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082114-142302

Keyword

• Science--Study and teaching
• Space vehicles

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2014

Date created

• 2014-08-21

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright