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Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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The Advantages of Molten Salt on the Moon

Every bit of structural support can be vastly weaker and thus lower in mass. Molten salt approaches also potentially allow oxygen production as a byproduct. Solar, thermal and nuclear are both attractive options on the moon but silicon photovoltaic cells remain a strong option there too.

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