Astronomers: Save the Moon!
Astronomers say many moon probes can harm science and ice. They want to keep the moon’s special places safe from mining.
Moon Exploration: A Big Debate
While scientists disagree about the moon and its resources, some companies want to send probes to the moon. Their goal is to mine minerals, water and other things from the moon, where they also intend to build bases. They have a lot of money and collaborate with NASA. In turn, these bases can help people go to Mars.
Moon Mining: A Big Risk
Despite this, astronomers say moon mining can damage important sites. These sites help us study gravity waves, black holes, and alien life. Consequently, we could lose them forever.
Martin Elvis is an astronomer. He says this is urgent and we need to act now. He says our choices today will affect our future on the moon.
Moon Bases: A Big Challenge
Scientists do not want to stop moon bases. Moreover, they say there are few good places on the moon. Some of them are very valuable for science. We need to be careful where we mine and build.
Moon Treaty: A Big Gap
According to a treaty from 1967, no country can own the moon. But it does not say anything about mining and using resources. Now that mining the moon is possible, this can make launches cheaper and help science. On the other hand, astronomers say we should not destroy the moon’s special places.
Moon Agreement: A Big Need
It takes a long time to change the treaty. Therefore, we need to act fast. We need to make new agreements. They should protect and save the moon’s scientific features.
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2: Nasa warned that the Moon’s resources could soon be ‘destroyed’ – MSN
3: NASA Warned: Moon’s Resources Could Be Destroyed by … – RedState
4: Nasa issued stark warning moon’s resource could be ‘DESTROYED … – MSN
