Will there be a colony on the moon?

NASA’s Artemis Base Camp on the Moon Will Need Light, Water, Elevation. American astronauts in 2024 will take their first steps near the Moon’s South Pole: the land of extreme light, extreme darkness, and frozen water that could fuel NASA’s Artemis lunar base and the agency’s leap into deep space.

Should we build a colony on the moon?

The Moon is close enough that colonists can actually interact with people back on Earth (only ~1 light-second delay), and can easily sustain themselves with lots of solar energy, easy access to basic building materials, and easy access to oxygen, water & fuel for fusion drives.

What percentage of the moon is visible from Earth?

The phenomenon is called synchronous rotation. In all, about 59 percent of the moon is visible from Earth over the course of an orbit. We never ever see 41 percent of the moon – the side that many call “dark.” But the “dark” side of the moon has always, from its perspective, gotten plenty of light.

Is the moon visible everywhere on Earth?

By definition, except for a couple of days per month when the moon is new and so near the sun you can’t see it, the moon is visible every single day, everywhere on Earth that has clear skies—for (very roughly) half the hours of the day, and when that swathe of hours begins and ends shifts predictably from day to day.

What planets can we colonize?

Bodies in the inner Solar System have been considered for terraforming and space colonization. The main candidates for colonization in the inner Solar System are Mars and Venus. Other possible candidates for colonization include the Moon and even Mercury.

Is it possible to colonize the Moon?

It’s no fantasy. Scientists like Dyar have been working on the prospect of colonizing the moon for decades. “In my lifetime,” she said, “we will establish some kind of permanent station on the moon. Mind you, I plan to live another 50 years!”

Which countries have plans to land a human on the Moon?

Japan has plans to land a human on the Moon by 2030, while the People’s Republic of China is currently planning to land a human on the Moon by 2036 (see Chinese Lunar Exploration Program ). US billionaire Jeff Bezos has outlined his plans for a lunar base in the 2020s. Independently, SpaceX plans to send Starship to the Moon to establish a base.

How many people does it take to go to the Moon?

Initially, the Moon base would be crewed by no more than four people, with their number later rising to maximum of 12 people. Japan also has plans to land a man on the Moon by 2030, while the People’s Republic of China is currently planning to land a human on the Moon by 2036 (see Chinese Lunar Exploration Program).

Does the Moon have gravity?

Furthermore, the Moon does have some gravity, which experience to date indicates may be vital for fetal development and long-term human health. Whether the Moon’s gravity (roughly one sixth of Earth’s) is adequate for this purpose, however, is uncertain. In addition, the Moon is the closest large body in the solar system to Earth.