The Download: moon city problems and drone traffic controllers
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind The US and China are racing to build bases on the moon, with NASA hoping to establish a small…
Lunar city construction presents a host of challenges for both the United States and China. With NASA aiming to set up a small lunar city by the century's end, the harsh conditions on the moon make it a formidable task. These conditions include the need for safe habitats, protection against asteroid impacts, cosmic radiation, abrasive lunar dust, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Moreover, the base must be relatively self-sufficient, relying on autonomous robots, nuclear power, and the utilization of lunar resources. However, the most significant hurdle may be political will.
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