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The cost of human colonization of the Moon has been calculated

25.03.2024

Colonizing the Moon is an ambitious project that requires significant investment and technological innovation. Despite the difficulties, the success of these missions could open new horizons for humanity in space exploration and further exploration of other worlds.

The space industry is pushing to establish the first human colonies on the Moon, involving both government space agencies and the private sector. The main goal is to turn the Moon into a base for further space exploration.

The creation of lunar bases involves the construction of residential complexes, research centers, power plants and factories for processing resources. Particular attention is paid to water on the Moon, which can be used to produce oxygen and hydrogen. In addition, the Moon has the potential to mine helium-3 and rare metals.

The polar regions of the Moon, with their perpetual light and shadow, are seen as ideal locations for solar power plants and scientific research bases. The unique conditions on the far side of the Moon also make it possible to deploy telescopes for deep space exploration.

According to experts, the cost of colonizing the Moon is estimated at ten zeros, and a long stay of astronauts on the Moon could cost $100 million per day. NASA's Artemis program, which plans to put people on the Moon by 2025, has a budget of $95 billion.

The success of missions to the Moon depends on innovative technologies such as cryogenic engines, nuclear reactors, solar panels, 3D printers and artificial intelligence. New spacesuits for astronauts and concepts for lunar colonies have already been developed, demonstrating the future of humanity on this satellite of the Earth.

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