[sci.space] USAF Robots on the Moon

guy@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Guy A. Schiavone) (11/06/90)

 In the November 1990 "IEEE Spectrum" there is an article that contains the
sentence: "The U.S. Air Force, in its Project Forecast II report, offers
dozens of initiatives to maintain military supremacy, including 'electronic
associates' to aid pilots and the possible stationing of robots on the
moon." (pg. 32)
  I am intrigued by the part about robots on the moon.  Can anyone shed
any further light on this?  Robots on the moon for what purpose?  Why on
the moon instead of in orbit?  How close is this idea to being put into
action?  Any answers (or speculations) would be appreciated.
 -Guy Schiavone                 guy.schiavone@eleazar.dartmouth.edu