Moon missions and the race for lunar exploration

2024 is set to be a significant year for lunar exploration, with multiple countries planning missions to the Moon. NASA, China, and Japan are among the nations aiming to send spacecraft and potentially humans to the lunar surface. The renewed interest in the Moon is driven by scientific curiosity, aspirations for establishing a long-term human presence, and the potential for exploiting lunar resources. However, technical challenges and delays have emerged, exemplified by failed launches and mission postponements. There are also discussions surrounding international agreements on lunar activities and resource exploitation.