Introduction

The US, Russia, China and India are all sending missions to the moon — and all to its totally unexplored south pole.

Why? Well, in order to make the next giant leap, we need to build a petrol station on the moon.

How a discovery made a century ago will allow us to use the moon as a stepping stone to explore the solar system.

Subscribe to If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app.

Find more If You're Listening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWhuh87aYOM