Talk:In-Situ Resource Utilization
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[edit] Neofuel
The Neofuel references ( 4 and 5 currently) need deleting or putting in some kind of perspective - its far from present technology levels - perhaps a 'futuristic proposals' section is needed? Comments? sbandrews (t) 18:37, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- Yes, I think this exemplifies how the article would benefit from having more structure. ISRU topics can be divided up a number of ways -- near-term vs. futuristic is an important one. Dividing by location (as the "examples" section has now) is also important, and the "Classificiation" section briefly outlines another way to think about it. But having discussion of a single topic spread out among the different ways its classified is just asking for duplication of text (at a minimum). Perhaps a section describing the different classification schemes could be followed by individual sub-topic sections that describe how that particular sub-topic would be classified?
- Specifically as regards neofuel, referencing some *other* source that describes the neofuel website author and his ideas would be the encyclopedic way to go. Sdsds 21:56, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- I'm going to try and reorganize the whole thing with Moon-Mars as two big sections, feel free to revert mercilessly :) sbandrews (t) 16:24, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Mars
Is NASA even thinking about using ISRU for the return trip - we need to put their position here if they have one - kind of reminds me of the Moon landing debate about direct or moon orbit rendezvous :) sbandrews (t) 22:28, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- The google search http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22mars+sample+return%22+isru+site%3Anasa.gov shows some interesting material. Sdsds 22:37, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
- nice - from there I found my way to here - which seems to me to indicate a direct approach - Exploration of Mars puts it delayed to 2016 or 2025 - at least that gives plenty of time to develop the technology :) sbandrews (t) 23:07, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] it is likely
The lead currently includes, "it is likely missions to planetary surfaces will also use solar power." I don't understand the tense used here. The Mars Exploration Rovers are already being very successful using solar power on a planetary surface! Sdsds 17:19, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
