According to the ‘Pacific Aloha Feasibility Study’ (1993) and the ‘From Hawaii to the Moon Design Study Introduction’ (2001-2002) – both published by Space Age Publishing Company and HISES – the Big 'Space' Island of Hawaii is an ideal geographic, scientific and cultural destination for exploration of the stars, Moon and beyond. Here’s why:

• Geographically, Hawaii’s central Pacific location serves as a natural bridge between western ‘information society’ countries and the space powers of Asia, including Russia, China, Japan and India, allowing same-day trans-Pacific business interactions. Hawaii is also the civilization closest to the world’s only equatorial, offshore, heavy-lift launch service, Sea Launch, 154° W. longitude due south near Christmas Island.
• Scientifically, Hawaii boasts several world-class telescopes that are situated high above the clouds atop the 4,206 meter summit, diffuse atmosphere, of Mauna Kea, or ‘White Mountain.’ Each observatory is complemented by a ‘base station’ support facility in either Hilo or Waimea where scientists can safely engage in their research. Surrounding Mauna Kea are lunar-like lava fields and other off-worldly volcanic terrain that offer geologists, astronomers and astronauts-in-training an ambiance that encourages aspiration towards extraterrestrial science. At some 50% sea-level atmosphere, this is half way to the Moon!
• Culturally, Hawaii is the universal center of ‘Aloha,’ the cornerstone of Hawaiian culture. Broadly defined, Aloha is ‘every greeting, every farewell and every form of honest love,’ the recognition of the humanity within each individual and their responsibility to society. Aloha is Hawaii’s most valuable gift to the modern world and perhaps the most important item to be taken on our 21st century journeys to the stars, planets and Moon.

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