Solar System Wide Data Network
Author: George R. Tyson
As humanity expands into the solar system all types of data will be crucial to the success of the endeavor. A Solar System wide data collection, analysis, and dissemination network similar to the terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT) or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) must be constructed.
Exploration vs Settlement in Space
Author: Andrew W. V. Clark
This essay arises out of a discussion about the differences between Exploration Missions and Settlement Missions and the activities associated with each.
Economic Imperative of Space Exploration and Settlement
Author: George R. Tyson
This essay addresses the economic imperative for creating a self-sustaining space-based economy.
Innovative Financing of a Large Space Project
Author: George R. Tyson & Andrew W.V. Clark
The way in which the SEP fits into the standard protocols used by the finance industry will be discussed. As the project proceeds to completion the issue of traditional financing with an Initial Public Offering will be addressed along with the possibility of bringing in one or more partners – either commercial or governmental.
What is a geopolymer?
Discussion of basic Geopolymer concepts
Tiahuanaco Monuments (Tiwanaku / Pumapunku), Bolivia are made of geopolymer artificial stones created 1400 years ago.
The study carried out on the monumental stones constituting the Pumapunku site in Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, proves that the stones are ancient artificial geopolymer and are not carved with simple hammer-stone or unknown technology, or by extraterrestrials.