Lunar Mining on the Horizon: To Dig or Not to Dig?

As of 2025, nations and private firms are gearing up for lunar mining, eyeing Moon resources to fuel space missions and ease Earth’s resource strain. NASA targets 2032 for extraction, while China follows suit. However, concerns abound: lunar dust wreaks havoc on tech and health, and legal frameworks lag behind the Outer Space Treaty and 2020 Artemis Accords. Ethical debates on ownership and equitable resource sharing intensify. Experts urge urgent regulations to safeguard workers and preserve the Moon’s pristine visage.