Value
Value
Chains
Chains
The “Sustainability in Space” Era is starting now…
Based on 3 facts :
Fact 1
Moon gravity is 6 times lower than on Earth, offering easier (in terms of energy) access to cis-lunar space
Fact 2
Resources are existing on the celestial bodies, starting by the Moon
Fact 3
First step for many Nations for permanent presence on the Moon to stay (USA, China, India, Japan)
Space resources value chain, a multi-purposes enabler for EUROPE :
To benefit the rise of a cis-lunar economy
To allow access to Deep Space (eg : Mars…)
To promote international and cross sectoral collaboration
To foster new EU service capabilities:
Long-duration space transportation
Life support systems
Intermittent energy production & storage
Infrastructure construction
A new approach to Resources with potential benefits for Earth…
- Lunar ISRU must be used as an Example for resource extraction on Earth
- Resources to be used locally, extracted according to state of the art of sustainability, environmental & social responsibility
- Resource as a service approach from the beginning
Mining Challenges on Earth :
Lunar ISRU Challenges :
