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David_ungerer t1_j8syci5 wrote

Reply to comment by invol713 in Nasa wants to build an oxygen pipeline on the moon by FlingingGoronGonads

It could be that mining/extraction creates a dust cloud . . . And that cloud is in some way dangerous to the habitat or launch equipment.

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invol713 t1_j8t17rj wrote

How would a dust cloud work in no atmosphere?

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David_ungerer t1_j8t7wwk wrote

Google moon dust problem . . . Yes it is a thing ! ! !

I decided to help you search . . . From the Apollo era it is known that dust on the Moon can cause serious problems for exploration activities. Such problems include adhering to clothing and equipment, reducing external visibility on landings, and causing difficulty to breathing and vision within the spacecraft [e.g. 1,2]. https://www.nasa.gov › pdfPDF IMPACT OF DUST ON LUNAR EXPLORATION - NASA

Low gravity is the problem ! ! !

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