No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say

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What happened

The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon's poles has sparked a "moon rush" to establish bases there, followed by villages, cities and heavy industry.

How sustainable is this rush?

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:02 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

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