

The Race (Back) to the Moon
Nov 26, 2023
Washington Post reporter Chris Davenport discusses the race to return to the moon, the renewed interest in lunar missions, the role of private companies like SpaceX, the lack of regulations surrounding moon mining, and the ethical questions and potential benefits of moon exploration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Moon Race: Then and Now
02:25 • 6min
The Moon: A New Focus for the US
07:59 • 9min
Private Companies' Role and Regulatory Challenges in the Race to the Moon
16:55 • 3min
The Ethical Questions of Moon Mining
19:36 • 5min
Renewed Interest in Space Exploration and the Balance with Earthly Problems
24:53 • 2min