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[[Image:Moonsocietylogo.jpg|right|thumb|The Moon Society logo]]
[[Image:Moonsocietylogo.jpg|right|thumb|The Moon Society logo]]


The Moon Society is a [[space advocacy]] organization, founded in [[2000]], and dedicated to promoting large-scale human exploration, research, and [[Colonization of the Moon|settlement]] of the [[Moon]].
The '''Moon Society''' is a [[space advocacy]] organization, founded in 2000, and dedicated to promoting large-scale human exploration, research, and [[Colonization of the Moon|settlement]] of the [[Moon]].


==Objectives==
The objectives of the Society are:
The objectives of the Society are:


* The creation of a [[spacefaring]] civilization which will establish communities on the Moon; promotion of large-scale industrialization and private enterprise on the Moon;
* The creation of a [[spacefaring]] civilization which will establish communities on the Moon; promotion of large-scale industrialization and private enterprise on the Moon;
* The promotion of interest in the exploration, [[research]], development, and habitation of the Moon, through the media of conferences, the press, library and museum exhibits, and other literary and educational means;

* The promotion of interest in the exploration, [[research]], development, and habitation of the Moon, through the media of conferences, the press, library and museum exhibits, and other literary and educational means;
* The support, by funding or otherwise, of [[scholarships]], libraries, museums and other means of encouraging the study of the Moon and related technologies;
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* The stimulation of the advancement and development of applications of space and related technologies, encouragement of entrepreneurial development thereof, and promote [[technology transfer]] from space to Earth;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moon Society and Artemis Society Endorse Space Settlement Initiative |url=https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Moon_Society_and_Artemis_Society_Endorse_Space_Settlement_Initiative.html |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=www.spacedaily.com}}</ref>

* The support, by funding or otherwise, of [[scholarships]], libraries, museums and other means of encouraging the study of the Moon and related technologies;
* The bringing together of persons from government, industry, educational institutions, [[universities]], the public press, and other walks of life for the exchange of information about the Moon;

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* The stimulation of the advancement and development of applications of space and related technologies, encouragement of entrepreneurial development thereof, and promote [[technology transfer]] from space to Earth;

* The bringing together of persons from government, industry, educational institutions, [[universities]], the public press, and other walks of life for the exchange of information about the Moon;

* Promoting collaboration between various societies and groups interested in developing and utilizing the Moon;
* Promoting collaboration between various societies and groups interested in developing and utilizing the Moon;
* Informing the public at large on matters related to the Moon,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Space Review: The cislunar econosphere (part 1) |url=https://www.thespacereview.com/article/2027/1 |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=www.thespacereview.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Space Review: The cislunar econosphere (part 2) |url=https://www.thespacereview.com/article/2033/1 |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=www.thespacereview.com}}</ref> and;
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* The provision of suitable recognition and honor to individuals and organizations which have contributed to the advancement of the [[space exploration]], research, development, and habitation of the Moon, as well as scientific and technological developments related thereto.


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Despite being a [[non-profit]] organization, the Moon Society has a strong emphasis on lunar mining, [[space tourism|tourism]], and other commercial activities. It plans to design and implement the first privately funded and operated [[lunar base]], calling the effort "[[Artemis Project]]'.
* Informing the public at large on matters related to the Moon, and;

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* The provision of suitable recognition and honor to individuals and organizations which have contributed to the advancement of the [[space exploration]], research, development, and habitation of the Moon, as well as scientific and technological developments related thereto.

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Despite being a [[non-profit]] organization, the Moon Society has a strong emphasis on lunar [[space mining|mining]], [[space tourism|tourism]], and other commercial activities. It plans to design and implement the first privately-funded and operated [[lunar base]], calling the effort "[[Artemis Project]]'.


The Moon Society operates on a basis of [[educational outreach]], friendly cooperation, and collaboration with other [[space advocacy]] groups. On May 22, 2005, it became an autonomous affiliate of the [[National Space Society]]. Also, the Moon Society has cooperated on a number of fronts with the [[Mars Society]], despite the latter's official and grassroots culture, which tends to view the Moon as a distraction from [[Mars]].
The Moon Society operates on a basis of [[educational outreach]], friendly cooperation, and collaboration with other [[space advocacy]] groups. On May 22, 2005, it became an autonomous affiliate of the [[National Space Society]]. Also, the Moon Society has cooperated on a number of fronts with the [[Mars Society]], despite the latter's official and grassroots culture, which tends to view the Moon as a distraction from [[Mars]].
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== Artemis Moonbase Simulation 1 ==
== Artemis Moonbase Simulation 1 ==


The Moon Society held its first simulation exercise at the [[Mars Desert Research Station]] (MDRS) from February 25 to March 12, 2006. Eight researchers conducted projects aimed at learning about [[human factors]] issues related to a Moon mission.<ref> [http://www.hobbyspace.com/AAdmin/archive/Interviews/Advocacy/PeterKokh.html HobbySpace - An Interview with Peter Kokh] </ref>
The Moon Society held its first simulation exercise at the [[Mars Desert Research Station]] (MDRS) from February 25 to March 12, 2006. Eight researchers conducted projects aimed at learning about [[human factors]] issues related to a Moon mission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HobbySpace - An Interview with Peter Kokh |url=https://www.hobbyspace.com/AAdmin/archive/Interviews/Advocacy/PeterKokh.html |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=www.hobbyspace.com}}</ref><ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6582967 NPR - Moon Society Encouraged by Plans for Lunar Base]</ref>

== Affiliated publication ==
== Affiliated publication ==
The Moon Miners' Manifesto which is provided with membership by the Moon Society has covered topics such as ''fresh space suit concepts, how Lunar everdark craters can prep us for expeditions to the outer Solar system'' and ''waypoints between here and destination Moon.''<ref> [http://www.outofthecradle.net/categories/lunar-library/moonbases/ Moonbases - Out of the Cradle] </ref>
The Moon Miners' Manifesto which is provided with membership by the Moon Society has covered topics such as ''fresh space suit concepts, how Lunar everdark craters can prep us for expeditions to the outer Solar system'' and ''waypoints between here and destination Moon.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=NameBright - Coming Soon |url=http://www.outofthecradle.net/categories/lunar-library/moonbases/ |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=www.outofthecradle.net}}</ref>

== See also ==
== See also ==

*[[Space advocacy]]
*[[Space advocacy]]
*[[Space colonization]]
*[[Space colonization]]
*[[Space exploration]]
*[[Space exploration]]
*[[Vision for Space Exploration]]
*[[Vision for Space Exploration]]

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== References ==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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{{The Moon}}
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{{Moon colonization}}
{{Politics of outer space}}
[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in the United States]]
[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in the United States]]
[[Category:Space advocacy organizations]]
[[Category:Space advocacy organizations]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2000]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2000]]
[[Category:Exploration of the Moon]]
[[Category:Exploration of the Moon]]
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 21 April 2024

The Moon Society logo

The Moon Society is a space advocacy organization, founded in 2000, and dedicated to promoting large-scale human exploration, research, and settlement of the Moon.

Objectives

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The objectives of the Society are:

  • The creation of a spacefaring civilization which will establish communities on the Moon; promotion of large-scale industrialization and private enterprise on the Moon;
  • The promotion of interest in the exploration, research, development, and habitation of the Moon, through the media of conferences, the press, library and museum exhibits, and other literary and educational means;
  • The support, by funding or otherwise, of scholarships, libraries, museums and other means of encouraging the study of the Moon and related technologies;
  • The stimulation of the advancement and development of applications of space and related technologies, encouragement of entrepreneurial development thereof, and promote technology transfer from space to Earth;[1]
  • The bringing together of persons from government, industry, educational institutions, universities, the public press, and other walks of life for the exchange of information about the Moon;
  • Promoting collaboration between various societies and groups interested in developing and utilizing the Moon;
  • Informing the public at large on matters related to the Moon,[2][3] and;
  • The provision of suitable recognition and honor to individuals and organizations which have contributed to the advancement of the space exploration, research, development, and habitation of the Moon, as well as scientific and technological developments related thereto.

Despite being a non-profit organization, the Moon Society has a strong emphasis on lunar mining, tourism, and other commercial activities. It plans to design and implement the first privately funded and operated lunar base, calling the effort "Artemis Project'.

The Moon Society operates on a basis of educational outreach, friendly cooperation, and collaboration with other space advocacy groups. On May 22, 2005, it became an autonomous affiliate of the National Space Society. Also, the Moon Society has cooperated on a number of fronts with the Mars Society, despite the latter's official and grassroots culture, which tends to view the Moon as a distraction from Mars.

Artemis Moonbase Simulation 1

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The Moon Society held its first simulation exercise at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) from February 25 to March 12, 2006. Eight researchers conducted projects aimed at learning about human factors issues related to a Moon mission.[4][5]

Affiliated publication

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The Moon Miners' Manifesto which is provided with membership by the Moon Society has covered topics such as fresh space suit concepts, how Lunar everdark craters can prep us for expeditions to the outer Solar system and waypoints between here and destination Moon.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Moon Society and Artemis Society Endorse Space Settlement Initiative". www.spacedaily.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. ^ "The Space Review: The cislunar econosphere (part 1)". www.thespacereview.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  3. ^ "The Space Review: The cislunar econosphere (part 2)". www.thespacereview.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  4. ^ "HobbySpace - An Interview with Peter Kokh". www.hobbyspace.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  5. ^ NPR - Moon Society Encouraged by Plans for Lunar Base
  6. ^ "NameBright - Coming Soon". www.outofthecradle.net. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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