New discovery raises hope for human colonization of the Moon
In October 2017, Japan's Selenological and Engineering Explorer probe discovered a massive underground cave on the Moon. The space, which is 100 meters (328 feet) wide and 50 kilometers (31 miles) long, is being touted as a potential location for a lunar station.
Me, "For whatever reason we go back to the Moon. I think there is more movement today to go further into space to the Moon and Mars then ever before. Just like astronomers who peer through their telescopes to see what is out in space, you need a base of people who are dedicated to wanting to physically leave Earth and go out and see what is out there and in the process make a home for themselves."
From article, (the prospective moon base might not be completely reliant on NASA. Private companies like SpaceX and other organizations like the ESA could pursue their own initiatives — and that might end up spurring on American efforts. In fact, some experts assert that humanity will only be able to establish a viable Moon colony through an effort that unites private companies with national space agencies.
In May 2017, there were signs that NASA was pursuing a lunar mining initiative, which would likely be facilitated by the commercial opportunities afforded by a partnership with a private company.
To McKay, the moon is little more than a stepping stone — albeit an important one. “If we ever have a human base on another world I would bet it would be the Moon first,” he explained. “Being so close, and constantly so close, is really a killer advantage over Mars, or asteroids, or anywhere else. Like Vasco de Gama we will stay in sight of shore as we venture out.”)
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