WORKING TOGETHER TO ADVANCE SPACE DEVELOPMENT

ALREADY HAVE

		What is AEI - Earth independence is calculated by measuring how much mass no longer needs to be shipped as the base produces things for itself.
		Resources - We know where the ice, organics, metals and other resources are on the Moon.
		Artificial Gravity - Will partial gravity be sufficient for generational reproduction. If not, hopefully artificial gravity will help.
		Chemistry - The source of organics is well known on both the Moon and Mars. Producing things like plastics is fairly straightforward.
		Food - It's very complex but hydroponics seems to be up to the job to produce all of the food that self-sustaining colonists will need.
		Nutrition - An Earth independent base would need to meet the nutritional and culinary needs of its crew. How?.
		Metals - How can we get metals on the Moon and transform them into usable forms?
		Machining - It is complex, but we have a good idea of the source of metals and how to melt, cast, and machine it into parts.
		Habitats - Obviously, to survive long term, the colony will have to produce its own habitats. How can this be done?.
		Power - Excellent laboratory work has been done demonstrating that solar cells can be produced from known lunar material.
		Electronics - Shipping a "sufficient supply" of electronics would buy time to implement protocols to produce good enough electronics.
		Genetics - Studies show that frozen embryos are viable for decades and perhaps longer.
		Information - What information will the colonists need and how best to store and retrieve it?.
		Escape & Quarantine - Surviving is one thing. But ultimately, humanity will have to spread yet further.
		Crew - An historic, initial crew of eight (four couples) with a variety of skills, backgrounds, and talents.
		Extended Stay - By extending their stay, transport costs are reduced and the risk of crew rotations can be reduced.
		Funding - Each phase of lunar development and settlement have logical sources of funding.
		Greenhouse - University of Arizona - Tucson has been working on a lunar greenhouse concept.
		Intl Exploration - A spreadsheet of newsworthy sites, habitats, and activities on the Moon.
		Medical - How could the medical needs of a growing base / settlement be met?
		The MMAB - OK. How do advocates go from theorizing Earth independence to demonstrating it starting with an analogue base?
		Paraterraforming - Paraterraforming will be a much, much more rapid approach to providing Earth-like environments.
		Psychology - Small habitats could lead to cabin fever, affairs, and divorces. How can these be prevented?
		Retirement - Retirees make excellent settlers because of their savings and freedom from child rearing and occupational responsibilities.
		Tipping Point - What would it take for the Starship to trigger a public-private partnership with NASA?

NEED TO MAKE

		Animals - The most popular crew member of the Initial Team will be the dog!
		Asteroid Defense - How big a threat to Earth are asteroids really?
		Asteroid Mining - Optical mining of asteroids for water for propellant seems like the place to start.
		BioPreserve - Could Earth's biosphere be backed up in the form of a frozen preserve?.
		Commercial Space - Commercial space is good provided that it doesn't tie up funding for the most important goals.
		Countries - As the settlement grows, eventually people groups will start to emerge ultimately leading to political independence.
		Dance - In 1/6th gravity dance will be an entirely new thing.
		Solar Drapes - Minimal mass of supporting structure for maximum solar power generation.
		Dust - Lunar dust is a real challenge. How could it be handled?
		Funding Settlement - Each phase of lunar development and settlement have logical sources of funding.
		Environments - The telerobots would need to first be developed in labs with conditions like what they'll find on the Moon.
		Gateway - NASA is pursuing a mini-station in lunar orbit. Is it necessary or can we return to the Moon without it?
		History - The first humans beginning to move off Earth indefinitely would be hugely historic...if done right.
		ISRU - Different approaches will be used for harvesting and processing resources on Mars compared to the Moon.
		Languages - If language was a primary selection criterium, the initial crew of eight would be able to speak to about 70% of the world's population.
		Legacy - An administration could have the historic distinction of starting when humanity started moving beyond Earth.
		The MMAB - OK. How do advocates go from theorizing Earth independence to demonstrating it starting with an analogue base?
		Preservation - As various countries take their first steps on the Moon, how will all of the artifacts be preserved?
		Roads - Telerobots could create a network of basic roads for rovers, cargo, and crew.
		Orbital Settlements - In equatorial LEO, radiation levels are lower and so a good place for settlement.
		Orbital Debris - Fortunately, there are some easy ways of preventing orbital debris.
		Periodic Table - The elemental needs for human survival.
		Public Engagement - There are quite a number of approaches to capturing the public's interest including TV, VR, and amazing activities.
		Property Rights - What is the difference between real and personal property rights?
		Radiation - There are solutions for the challenge of radiation in the different settings.
		Revenue - There is a clear path for how each phase of lunar development can be funded.
		Robots vs Humans - What's the proper role for humans and robots in exploration, development, & settlement?
		Sustainability - What are the four flavors that sustainability comes in?
		Telerotobs - Concept for an all-in-one telerobot that harvests icy regolith, steams, and distills water for propellant.
		Tourism - Tourism will likely play an important role in the development of commercial space..
		UniHab - Concept for a large, flat-roofed inflatable habitat for a shielded, turnkey facility.
		Working Groups - Space Development Network teams working to advance a specific field.