mining the moon

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The NEIU NASA/UNCF Project

Lunar Main Page

NEIU Earth Science Department

Energy and "Precious" Metals

What types of resources are potentially available on the moon?

What are the uses for these materials?

Why can't we just get these resources from the Earth?

If we were mining on the moon, what other resources would be necessary,
just to support that activity?

This page links to interdisciplinary learning modules created by geologists, chemists, physicists, and mathematicians. The modules will help students and teachers learn more about resources in our solar system through application of all these disciplines.

(More images at NASA's Mars Image Gallery.)

What useful resources are available on the Moon?
   Energy?

   Minerals?

Why the interest in resources on the Moon?
   > How would we use these resources?
   > Would we want to bring them back here to Earth? Is that practical?
   > Why can't we just use what we have here on Earth?

Instructors: Are you looking for materials and activities to support your courses
in Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics?
Check the Modules page, and Links for Educators.