Moon Race 2.0: Why so many nations and private companies are aiming for lunar landings (www.bbc.com)
from 0x815@feddit.de to science@mander.xyz on 17 Feb 2024 11:48
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The reasons for going to the moon vary: from scientific knowledge and technological advances to the prospect of accessing potentially useful lunar resources and political or economic value.

But in such a crowded field, the big question is who will become the next major global player in the next phase of lunar exploration. It will no longer be the sole preserve of national space agencies; commercial companies also want a piece of the lunar action.

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