On the Subject of Ice

Water is the second most abundant substance in the Universe, second
only to hydrogen.

Water is on the Moon as verified by Clementine and Lunar Prospector. A
large quantity -- about 600 billion metric tons -- exists at both of
the Moon's poles. Water also exists on the Asteroids in abundance.

Here is an analysis of one such asteroid:


http://deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov/missi...html#lmcfadden


Water is believed to be on the Martian poles as well. This could
account for pictures that appear to show life there.


http://stardot.blogspot.com/


Earth has an enormous amount of water and is often called a 'Water
Planet'. But water exists in Outer Space too. All the elements are
out there. Our Astronauts simply have to have equipment to collect and
purify them to sustain themselves just about anywhere. Even on some
distant Asteroid!


tomcat