Submitted by ChieftainMcLeland t3_11eqjsg in space
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Reply to comment by BackItUpWithLinks in Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy by ChieftainMcLeland
Interesting article but it predates Starship anf Starlink. The data transfer issues can be overcome with a Starlink-like constellation. The costs of lunar landings will be mitigated by the relative low cost of Starship. Not sure about moonquakes. The big advantage I see on the moon is the cost of construction. Maybe it would be better to move to a Lagrange point but all that spacewalking would be an issue. Basically you need to build a space station to support the construction and maintenance. As for location, I imagine the poles would be best. Possibly in the shadow of a crater rim so the tempature is always very cold.
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