NASA and the European Space Agency are looking at lunar bases. Do you think that takes us a step closer to being able to build these kinds of moon bases? That's exactly what I hope will happen, says Lord Tebbit. We haven't been that great on Earth that sort of controlling how we exploit the resources on this planet.
More than half a century after humans last walked on the moon, researchers have made a discovery that makes lunar living an increasing possibility. The moon’s surface is littered with tiny glass beads containing water, which could be extracted and used by visiting astronauts. Ian Sample speaks to Professor Mahesh Anand, part of the team that made the discovery, about where these beads come from and what they mean for future moon missions. Help support our independent journalism at
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