Electromagnetic launching technology and boron at Moon for Space

Abstract

Future exploration of the Moon will require the development of capabilities in-situ restore utilization. Transport of Lunar commodities such as oxygen to orbiting depots will be used for refueling of space vehicles. EMFS (Electromagnetic Launching System) technology in general, could very well prove its advantages for the near future with compare to chemical launch system. EMFS offers various benefits such as high efficiency with high rated transportation, low maintenance with increased safety and environmental sustainability. Developing the preliminary concept presented here supports EMFS with high payloads regarding the feasibility and net benefit of deploying such a system. This is a work in progress and that there are many difficulties to be considered especially in hardware implementation. Applications of High Temperature Superconductors (HTSC) are prevalent for many of the EMFS components, including prime power generation, bus work, inductive energy storage, opening switches, launcher coils, and payloads.