Category Archives: Antarctica

Weekend Edition – Fri-Mon / 13-16 July 2012

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Antarctic Treaty Needs Review If It’s To Be Used As Model For Moon

Peter Kokh In Moon Miners’ Manifesto Considers Shortfalls Of Antarctic Treaty As Model For Settlement / Development On Moon; Article 7 Completely Bans Non-Scientific Mineral Resources Activity; Better To Allow ISRU, Require Strict Environment Protections, Spur Development Of New Clean Technologies and Techniques; Translate To Responsible Approach For Moon, Mars; Treaty Up For Review In 2019

Image Credit: Antarctic Treaty, NASA

Thursday / 3 May 2012

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Moon Society Promotes Antarctica As Model For Lunar Outpost

Image Credit: British Antarctic Survey, Amundsen

Moon Miners’ Manifesto #254, April 2012 Edition Expounds The Value Of Learning From Earth South Pole Development In Preparation For Lunar Habitation; Cooperative Spirit & Plan / Philosophy Of Sharing Resources, Facilities, Equipment Is Ideal For Future International Moon Settlement; Model Could Be Refined Through Antarctica Lunar Research Park; Importance Of Sports In Antarctica & Moon