Astronomical School’s Report, 2003, Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages 55–69

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UDC 523.3:001.18

Problems of colonization of the Moon

Kislyuk V.S.

Main Astronomical Observatory NAS of Ukraine

Abstract

In the brief review the main stages of space era of Moon’s investigations are discussed. The problems of scientific expediency of development in future of permanent lunar bases are considered. In particular, the advantages of lunar bases for astronomy sciences are discussed.

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