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Lunar SettlementsLunar Settlements3-8 June 2007 / New Brunswick NJ

International Lunar Observatory Association Space Age Publishing Company


International Lunar ObservatoryInternational Lunar ObservatoryAssociation (ILOA) 2007Association (ILOA) 2007

Steve M. Durst, Space Age Publishing Company / ILOAHawai`i and California, USA

• Inter-Global

• Multi-Functional

• Hawai`ian


ILOAILOA

ILO / Human Service MissionILO / Human Service Mission


Inter-Global / Cislunar SystemInter-Global / Cislunar System


• ILO to be Located at ‘Malapert’ Mountain

• ‘Electrification’ of the Moon

International Lunar Observatory (ILO)International Lunar Observatory (ILO)

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Shackleton Crater Location

Graphic: Paul van Susante



International Lunar Observatory (ILO)International Lunar Observatory (ILO)

The ILO is a Multi-Functional …

• Astrophysical Observatory

• Power Station

• Communications Center

• Site Characterizer

• Property Rights Agent

• Virtual Dynamic Nexus Website

• Hawai`i Astronomy Booster

• Toehold for Human Lunar Buildout


Why Astronomy from the Moon?Why Astronomy from the Moon?

• Mechanical stability / stable platform – can point and track precisely

• High vacuum, no atmospheric absorption or scattering• Farside free of Radio Frequency Interference• Constant, uninhibited observation (except for Sun and Earth)• Extremely long life – no expendable gases, gyro wear, etc.• Real time control possible - light travel <3 second round trip• A lunar observatory is expandable (interferometry)• Low mission cost now possible thru private space enterprise• Infinite single point observation at Poles, depth unmatched• And much more

Many advantages of astronomy from the Moon are well known.There are no fundamental or engineering problems in sending a robotic mission to the Moon. It has been done many times before using much older technology!


Primary and Secondary ILOPrimary and Secondary ILOMission Objectives:Mission Objectives:

• Initial landing site observation, local surveillance• Search for Earth-like planets• Analyze interstellar molecules to determine origin of Solar

System• Search for dangerous NEOs• Image Galactic Center• Earth observations: geocorona, etc.• Solar observations, solar storm warnings• Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI)• Observe signs of life on Mars, Europa, Titan, etc.• More


Communications:Communications:


Lunar Enterprise DailyLunar Enterprise Daily


International Lunar Observatory AssociationInternational Lunar Observatory Association

• ILOA to be Based in Hawai`i

• Center of Pacific Hemisphere

• Global Support Centers

• Maintain Hawai`i Preeminence in Astrophysics for Next 100 Years


Why Is Hawai`i Important to Space Exploration? Why Is Hawai`i Important to Space Exploration? – Geographic Advantages: – Geographic Advantages:

• Center of Pacific Hemisphere• Southern-most site in USA / equatorial

proximity• Mid-Pacific islands bi-directional

launch capacity (equatorial or polar)• Mauna Kea – highest point in Pacific

And Aloha!


Mauna Kea Summit ObservatoriesMauna Kea Summit Observatories

• 4206 meters / 13,796 feet elevation – tallest mountain in Pacific Ocean

• Global center of Earth-based astronomy

• 12 nations represented – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Japan, The Netherlands, Taiwan / China, United Kingdom, Hawaii / USA


Smithsonian Submillimeter Array


Submillimeter Valley, Subaru, Keck 1 & 2, NASA Infrared Telescopes


Gemini Ridge



ILOA / ILO Assets …

• 4 SpaceDev Studies 2003-2006 (ILO / Human Service Mission)

• Master / Business Plan

• MoUs with CFHT, NAOC / International Partnerships

• AMIE Camera

• ILOA Newsletter / Website / Office

•Lunar Commercial Communications Workshops

• Non-Profit 501(c)3 Status

•Acting Directors with Operating Reserves

Put Your Name on the Moon!

Become an Endorser of the ILOA by simply providing us with your name and public support.

All people of the planet are invited to participate and will get their name on the Moon!

Endorse DirectInvestInterested in valuable astrophysical data, lunar broadcasting opportunities and ownership?

The ILOA seeks qualified financial Investors from:

• Science/astronomy, space agency and government institutions• Communications and NewSpace companies• Philanthropists

A select group of specialized and qualified Directors will be chosen to operate the ILOA and command the ILO mission and its follow-on human service mission.

International Lunar Observatory Association Space Age Publishing Company ILOA Spectrum of Participation


A Global / Interglobal Mission

A Global / Interglobal Mission• Canada – Optech, MDA, Canada France Hawai`i Telescope Corporation,

University of British Columbia Astronomy Department, CASCA, National Research Council, Canada Space Agency

• China – National Astronomical Observatory of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Society of Astronautics, China National Space Administration

• India – Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India Space Research Organization, Physical Research Laboratory

• Japan – Shimizu Corporation, JAXA• Europe – Space-X Space Exploration Institute, Institut d’Astrophysique,

European Space Agency• Russia – Keldysh Institute, Vernadsky Institute, Sternberg State Astronomical

Institute, Russia Space Agency• Hawai`i / USA – Kimo Pihana, Space Age Publishing Company, SpaceDev,

National Aeronautics and Space Administration




ILOA Next Steps for 2007 …

• Financial Support Strategy

• Preparatory Meetings:

• 11th ISCOPS, 16-18 May, Beijing, China

• Rutgers Lunar Symposium, 3-8 June, NJ, USA

• NewSpace (Return to Moon), 18-21 July, Washington DC

• 58th IAC, 24-28 September, Hyderabad, India

• ILEWG ICEUM9 / ILC2007, 22-26 October, Sorrento, Italy

• ILOA Founder’s Meeting, 4-8 November, Hawai`i Island, USA

ILOA Founders Meeting & Preliminary Session

4-8 November 2007, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i, USAWaikoloa Beach Marriott Hotel

Founders Meeting:

26 September, 58th IAC, Hyderabad, India

Preliminary Session:

Meeting Goals:• Science/technology/astrophysics definition• Identification/strategy of financing• Organization Structure

View Agenda and Register Online at: http://www.iloa.org


International Lunar Observatory Association65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway D20Kamuela, HI 96743 USAPhone 808-885-3473 Fax 808-885-3475Email [email protected]

ALOHA!ALOHA!For more information about the ILO / ILOA, contact:

Space Age Publishing CompanySpace Age Publishing Company65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway, D-20

Kamuela, HI 96743Phone 808-885-3473

Fax 808-885-3475Email [email protected]

Web http://www.spaceagepub.com / http://www.iloa.org



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