We already knew this was possible, the question is how easy it is and what is the energy efficiency of it, and there is not much about that in the article.
InterstellarReddit on
How long before we run out of moon soil lmao. This isn’t sustainable at all (the process not just the dirt).
Edit – this method is the most unstainable method yet. Y’all need to do some research before criticizing comments. The article is only focusing on the method, and not focusing on what is required to get to that method.
Whenever you’re evaluate a solution, you don’t just evaluate the end product, you evaluate the whole process that it takes to get there including material supplies etc.
This process requires one enough power to power 400-1000 homes.
Then it pitches solar panels as a solution to that problem. Do you know how hard it is to get the many panels on the moon?
That alone will kill the effectiveness of this process.
Congratulations we have oxygen for five minutes please install another 30000 panels later.
Environmental_Bug745 on
Pure oxygen is definitely not “breathable air”, air consists mainly (78%) of relatively inert nitrogen. Long-term (24-48 hours) breathing of pure oxygen (100% ) leads to severe oxygen toxicity (hyperoxia), causing oxidative stress that damages lungs, brain, and tissues. It triggers inflammation, lung fibrosis, fluid buildup, and seizures, while excessive free radicals break down cells. Continuous exposure beyond 24–48 hours can be fatal, causing “shock lung” or severe respiratory distress.
st90ar on
In the meantime, we still start wars over fossil fuels.
Lizzsterfarian on
“To access breathable air in your new lunar home, you must activate your Prime membership. Comes with free shipping and Prime Video for only $1,000,000 a month”
TheWellington89 on
All this makes me think is bezos is gona fuck the moon up isnt he. God forbid they find something valuable up there or they will hollow it out before you can say fuck amazon
just-an-astronomer on
Isnt that how the moon colony worked in *Artemis*? (the Andy Weir book, not the space mission)
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We already knew this was possible, the question is how easy it is and what is the energy efficiency of it, and there is not much about that in the article.
How long before we run out of moon soil lmao. This isn’t sustainable at all (the process not just the dirt).
Edit – this method is the most unstainable method yet. Y’all need to do some research before criticizing comments. The article is only focusing on the method, and not focusing on what is required to get to that method.
Whenever you’re evaluate a solution, you don’t just evaluate the end product, you evaluate the whole process that it takes to get there including material supplies etc.
This process requires one enough power to power 400-1000 homes.
Then it pitches solar panels as a solution to that problem. Do you know how hard it is to get the many panels on the moon?
That alone will kill the effectiveness of this process.
Congratulations we have oxygen for five minutes please install another 30000 panels later.
Pure oxygen is definitely not “breathable air”, air consists mainly (78%) of relatively inert nitrogen. Long-term (24-48 hours) breathing of pure oxygen (100% ) leads to severe oxygen toxicity (hyperoxia), causing oxidative stress that damages lungs, brain, and tissues. It triggers inflammation, lung fibrosis, fluid buildup, and seizures, while excessive free radicals break down cells. Continuous exposure beyond 24–48 hours can be fatal, causing “shock lung” or severe respiratory distress.
In the meantime, we still start wars over fossil fuels.
“To access breathable air in your new lunar home, you must activate your Prime membership. Comes with free shipping and Prime Video for only $1,000,000 a month”
All this makes me think is bezos is gona fuck the moon up isnt he. God forbid they find something valuable up there or they will hollow it out before you can say fuck amazon
Isnt that how the moon colony worked in *Artemis*? (the Andy Weir book, not the space mission)
“Quaid, Start the Reactor!.”