Benefits of a way station
It will shorten the length of mission.
It will make mission less expensive.
Easy mission control.
Helps in human habitat on moon.
Experimental studies of the earth and moon. (resources and origin of moon).
Space tourism.
It will help in repair and maintenance of the satellites and spacecrafts.
And many more !.........
Lunar waystation is also helpful for the establishment of life or habitat base system on mars:
Human surface operations, including scientific exploration.
Interactions between robotic and human assets.
Interactions between robotic elements.
Emplacement of autonomous and nearly autonomous robotic assets (e.g., beacons, communication assets), including practicing surface rendezvous.
A test-bed Lunar Way Station would positively focus and organize lunar exploration in the coming decade and lead to a Planetary Outpost strategy for exploring Mars. Benefits of these strategies range from their enormous flexibility to their engagement of the public.
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