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SpaceNews.com • James R Wertz

Creating near-term lunar settlements: lessons from space history

Examining past space programs reveals operational, industrial and policy lessons to accelerate near‑term lunar settlements. The analysis synthesizes programmatic trade‑offs, in‑situ construction potential, cost drivers and governance challenges to inform how NASA, commercial partners and international actors should design and sustain surface outposts.

2026-04-01T06:10:53.786912-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

Opinion: Humanity Is Returning to the Moon — So Why Isn't Anyone Watching?

By SpaceWatch Global: Humanity is returning to the Moon. In the 1960s, this would have been the only story on the front pages. Today, it is barely breaking through the news cycle.

2026-04-01T03:20:22.929004-07:00