Problems of colonization of the Moon

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
1Kislyuk, VS
1Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Kosm. nauka tehnol. 2004, 10 ;(2-3):101-113
https://doi.org/10.15407/knit2004.02.101
Publication Language: Ukrainian
Abstract: 
In the brief review the main landmarks of space era of Moon's investigations are discussed. The problems of scientific expediency of development in the future of permanent lunar bases are considered. In particular, the advantages of a lunar base for astronomy sciences are discussed.
Keywords: Moon's investigations, permanent lunar bases, space planetology
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