The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy
- Written by Martin Elvis, Senior Astrophysicist, Smithsonian Institution
A lunar base on the Moon would include solar panels for power generation, and equipment for keeping astronauts alive on the surface. ESA - P. CarrilThe 2020s have already seen many lunar landing attempts, although several of them have crashed or toppled over. With all the excitement surrounding the prospect of humans returning to the Moon, both...