Presenter(s)
Patrick Neil Ruhala, Ryan C. Simkins, Drew Christopher Whalen
Files
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Description
We are looking at the environmental impact and sustainability of interplanetary space travel. Based on the past and current cost of launching objects into space we are attempting to determine the current and future cost to the planet and whether an LCA can accurately capture all the costs and benefits. We are also interested in understanding not only the environmental cost, but the societal impact as well, with many of the major space programs being funded by governments.
Publication Date
4-22-2020
Project Designation
Course Project
Primary Advisor
Erin L. Gibbemeyer
Primary Advisor's Department
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Keywords
Stander Symposium project, School of Engineering
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Recommended Citation
"Impact of Space Travel" (2020). Stander Symposium Projects. 1990.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/1990
Comments
This project reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process. Course: EGR 374 01