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The Polar-Lunar Continuum: A New Economic Framework for Cislunar Development

The Polar-Lunar Continuum: A New Economic Framework for Cislunar Development

Jun 20, 2026 | Cislunar Space, Lunar Economy, Space Development, Space Economics

By George Pullen The Problem with Destination Thinking The Apollo program treated the Moon as a finish line. Get there, plant the flag, come home. That paradigm served its political purpose, but it is structurally incapable of producing sustainable economic activity....
Space Station Design Cost Simulator User Guide

Space Station Design Cost Simulator User Guide

May 29, 2026 | Commercial Space, Space Development, Space Stations

Version Information: Space Station Cost Simulation Version 0.5, 05/29/2026 Space Station Simulation Documentation Version 0.5, 05/29/2026 User Guide Table of Contents Introduction Space Station Design Overview Running the Simulation User Inputs Space Station...
The Top Ten Challenges to the Economic Development of the Moon

The Top Ten Challenges to the Economic Development of the Moon

May 1, 2026 | Lunar Bases, Lunar Resources, Space Development, Space Settlement

Over the decades there has been much written about developing the Moon, creating a permanent human presence on the Moon, and turning the Moon into a resource for the continued development of human civilization. I have no doubt that those who wrote with enthusiasm on...
Beyond Flags and Footprints: Policy and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Cislunar Economy and Lunar Base Development

Beyond Flags and Footprints: Policy and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Cislunar Economy and Lunar Base Development

Jan 28, 2026 | Lunar Bases, Space Development, Space Policy

By Chisom Agali, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas Abstract Humanity stands at a pivotal moment in space exploration: under the Artemis Program, the Moon is no longer merely a destination for symbolic landings, but a launching point...
Material Selection and Structural Strategies for a Multi-Rotating Cylindrical Martian Space Settlement

Material Selection and Structural Strategies for a Multi-Rotating Cylindrical Martian Space Settlement

Nov 19, 2025 | Mars Settlement, Space Development, Space Settlement

[Authors: *Bryan Wang, *Louisa Xu, *Aryakrishna Kanakamedala, *Tamoghna Naladala, *Abhinav Gopalkrishnan, *Serene Wang, *Sanjana Viswaprabakaran, *Saharsh Tavva; *University of North Texas] Abstract As the human population continues to grow, an uncertain future on...
Automation and Internet Services of a Martian Large Orbital Settlement

Automation and Internet Services of a Martian Large Orbital Settlement

Nov 18, 2025 | Mars Settlement, Space Development, Space Settlement

[This paper was written by the following student members of The Space Society at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS): Abhinav Gopalkrishnan, Om Joshi, Serene Wang, Sanjana Viswaprabakaran, Saharsh Tavva, Bryan Wang, Tamoghna Naladala, Aryakrishna...
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