QuoteThe European Space Agency just reminded the world that it wants to build a base on the moon by 2030, using 3-D printed parts made from materials found on the lunar surface.
The ESA has some competition. Earlier this month, Congress passed a spending bill that would give NASA $55 million to build a space habitat for deep-space exploration, including both the space within the moon's orbit and, eventually, Mars. The only catch: NASA has 180 days to show what it's going to be.
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source: http://mic.com/articles/131583/the-world-is-racing-to-build-a-moon-base-here-s-what-it-could-look-like#.fRb06HpNk
Quote from: Staggerwing on January 01, 2016, 03:35:58 PM
Quote from: eyebiter on January 01, 2016, 03:34:20 PM
Helium 3 mining will be next.
As it should.
So all the astronauts can speak in a squeaky voice.
Good thinking. Humor and fun is vital.