(d) Geosynchronous Space Station (1990) A geosynchronous space station is employed at this time to initiate the flight demonstration and development testing of space based solar power systems needed for the colonies and potentially at the L5 construction site. Initial power level transmissions on the order of 250 MW for microwave beaming to ground receiver systems on earth may be involved. Basic on-orbit assembly and construction techniques for assembly of large solar energy collector systems will be another primary goal of this facility. Man's EVA capabilities and supporting teleoperator/manipulator systems will be exploited and developed as needed. By 1992, this geosynchronous facility will have been utilized to aid in the assembly of a synchronous solar power satellite (SSPS) demonstration facility for earth based power (approximately 250 MW). The SSPS is also a demonstration of the solar power generation systems required at the colonies. The geosynchronous space station and the SSPS facilities will be logistically manned and resupplied through use of a reusable nuclear shuttle operating between the low earth orbit space station-propellant depot complex and geosynchronous orbit. (4) Lunar Program The elements of the lunar program evolve from a 6 man orbiting lunar station to a 200 man permanent lunar colony capable of mining and refining the necessary raw materials for use in construction of the space colony. Prior to man's return to the moon, automated mapping and lunar resources satellites are assumed to be deployed in 1984. (a) Orbiting Lunar Station (OLS) - 1987) The purpose of the OLS is to build upon the knowledge of lunar resources from the Apollo and automated satellite programs and to aid in the selection of suitable lunar surface base sites. A final site selection will be made based on the knowledge gained from the OLS and numerous sorties to the lunar surface by the lunar logistics tug. (b) Twelve Man Lunar Surface Base (LSB) - 1989 Once the primary site is selected on the lunar surface, a 12 man semi-permanent base will be deployed as an initial buildup and
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