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Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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How to Get Oxygen on the Moon

Our biggest limitation on getting to space and then getting to the moon from there is fuel. The majority of the weight of the fuel isn't actually the fuel itself, but the oxidizer we burn with it which is typically oxygen. We also need oxygen to breathe, so looking at how we get oxygen on the moon will be our first topic. That technology is pretty solid, but it does still have some hurdles to clear.

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