An Introduction to Cislunar Space
Kenneth Murphy
Abstract
This presentation will focus on the different domains of activity in space between the
Earth and the Moon (cislunar space), from LEO to GEO to the Earth- Moon L-1 point and on
to the Moon. Various existing economic activities will be explored, as well as potential
markets in each of the locations. Transport and logistics strategies are addressed, as
well as activities to be undertaken on the Moon's surface from the scientific to the
industrial. The audience will come away with a much deeper knowledge of existing space
activities in near-Earth space, as well as exciting possibilities for future development
out to and including our Moon using technologies available now or in the near future.
Topics covered range from non-Keplerian orbital trajectories to basic Lunar mineralogy,
making for a thorough introduction to the many exciting opportunities that await us right
in Earth's back yard.
Ken Murphy is a 1999 alumnus of the Space Generation Forum at UNISPACE III, and 2001
alumnus of International Space University with a Master of Space Studies, cum laude. He is
curator of the Lunar Library of reference materials regarding the Moon, which boasts
thousands of holdings from as far away as China and New Zealand and is found online at his
website OutoftheCradle.net. He co-authored the Moon chapter of "Kids to Space", and has
counseled scouts on their space merit badges. He is a volunteer judge at his regional
science fair in Physics & Astronomy, and has given numerous space presentations to
audiences ranging from elementary school classes to Rotary clubs. He is part of a new
generation of space leaders that is internationally networked, interdisciplinarily
trained, and can communicate across cultures. He currently serves as president of the
North Texas Chapter of NSS. His business background includes a BA in International
Business & Economics, magna cum laude, and over 20 years in international finance and
banking.
Presented at ISDC 2011 - Huntsville.
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