A laser power beaming architecture for supplying power to the lunar surface

Abstract

Infrastructure Support to Lunar Commercial Activities: In order to undertake space exploration and utilization of the moon for resources, a complete commercial infrastructure must be in place. Too often only a single point of departure is taken to be the total rationale for the commercial undertaking. However, insofar as the potential lunar resources and energy requirements are concerned, a fully-functional infrastructure for maintaining a continuous flow of materials to and from the moon is essential. Otherwise single-point activities will have infrastructure costs that don't permit profitability.